Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 501-27

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs

Hood Latch Panel (G458101)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 76.16.22
  • Hood Latch Panel - Renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 1.90
  • USED WITHINS
Removal
NOTE:

If the hood latch panel coating is damaged or scratched, it must be repaired using the approved coating. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Specifications).

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
  3. E47753
    Release the power steering fluid reservoir and position aside.
      • Release the clip.
  4. Release the washer reservoir filler neck from the coolant tank clip.
  5. Remove the 2 coolant expansion tank mounting bolts.
  6. E49802
    Release the coolant expansion tank.
      • Lift coolant expansion tank vertically.
  7. E45537
    Remove the radiator securing pegs.
  8. E46028
    Disconnect the hood release cable from the connecting box.
  9. NOTE:

    Note the fitted position.

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    Release the wiring harness.
      • Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.
      • Release the 9 clips.
      • Release the grommet.
      • Carefully tie the harness aside.
  10. E57926
    Remove the LH bumper support bracket.
      • Remove the 3 Torx screws.
      • Remove the screw.
      • Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
  11. E57927
    Remove the speed control sensor.
      • Remove the 4 Torx bolts.
      • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  12. E55092
    Remove the panel upper fixings.
      • Release the hood seal.
      • Remove the 4 Torx bolts.
  13. E55093
    Remove the panel lower fixings.
      • Remove the 6 Torx bolts.
  14. With assistance, remove the hood latch panel.
  15. E55094
    Noting the fitted position, remove the 6 spacers.
      • Remove the 2 clips.
  16. NOTE:

    Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

    E55095
    Remove the 2 horn assemblies.
      • Remove the 2 air deflectors.
      • Remove the 2 Torx bolts.
  17. Remove the hood switch.
      • Remove the 2 Torx bolts.
      • Release the 2 clips.
  18. Remove the RH hood latch.
      • Release and remove the cable.
  19. E55096
    Remove the LH hood latch.
      • Remove the 2 Torx bolts.
Installation
  1. Install the horn assemblies.
      • Install the air deflectors.
      • Install the bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  2. Install the LH hood latch.
      • Tighten the Torx bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  3. Install the RH hood latch.
      • Attach the hood release cable.
      • Install the hood switch.
      • Tighten the Torx bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  4. Install the spacers.
      • Install the clips.
  5. NOTE:

    Align to the position noted on removal.

    With assistance, install the hood latch panel.
  6. Install the panel fixings.
      • Install and tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
      • Install the hood seal.
  7. Install the wiring harness.
      • Secure the 6 clips.
      • Connect and secure the electrical connector.
  8. Install the speed control sensor.
      • Evenly and progressively tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
      • Connect and secure the electrical connector.
  9. Install the bumper support bracket.
      • Tighten the screws.
      • Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
  10. Install the hood release cable.
      • Secure in the 3 clips.
  11. Install the radiator securing pegs.
  12. Install the coolant expansion tank.
      • Position the coolant expansion tank, locate the spigot and lug.
      • Install the bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  13. Install the windshield washer reservoir filler neck.
      • Locate in clip.
  14. Install the power steering fluid reservoir.
      • Position and secure to mounting bracket.
  15. Install the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
  16. Open and close the hood to check the hood latch operation.
  17. Adjust both of the hood latches.
      • Loosen the 4 hood latch Torx bolts.
      • Lower the hood and check for alignment.
      • Open the hood and tighten the Torx bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
      • Check for the correct operation of the hood safety catch.
      • If necessary, repeat the above adjustment procedure.
  18. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).