Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 501-27

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs

Front Side Member (G458103)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
NOTES:

  • This procedure requires the body to be removed from the integrated body frame.

  • In this procedure the front side member is replaced in conjunction with the hood latch panel, front wheelhouse and front crossmember.

  1. Disconnect both battery cables. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. Remove the body from the integrated body frame.
  3. L/H side: Remove the battery.
  4. Remove the front crossmember. For additional information, refer to: Front Crossmember (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
  5. Remove the hood latch panel. For additional information, refer to: Hood Latch Panel (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
  6. Remove the hood pad.
  7. Remove the hood wiring harness.
  8. Remove the hood.
  9. Remove both hood support struts.
  10. L/H side: Remove the power steering fluid reservoir. For additional information, refer to: (211-02 Power Steering)
  11. R/H side: Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to:
    Air Cleaner (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.7L (TdV6) Diesel, Removal and Installation),
    Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol, Removal and Installation),
    Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
  12. Remove the plenum chamber panel. For additional information, refer to: Plenum Chamber (412-01 Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation).
  13. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to: (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console)
    Instrument Panel - TDV6 2.7L Diesel (Removal and Installation),
    Instrument Panel - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol (Removal and Installation),
    Instrument Panel - TDV8 3.6L Diesel (Removal and Installation).
  14. Remove the front brake pipe.
  15. Remove the insulation from the inner and outer bulkhead.
  16. R/H side: Release the ABS modulator.
  17. R/H side: Remove the accelerator pedal. For additional information, refer to: (310-02D Acceleration Control - TDV8 3.6L Diesel)
    Accelerator Pedal (Removal and Installation),
    Accelerator Pedal (Removal and Installation),
    Accelerator Pedal (Removal and Installation).
  18. L/H side: Remove the battery junction box. For additional information, refer to: (418-00 Module Communications Network)
    Battery Junction Box - 2.7L V6 - TdV6 (Removal and Installation),
    Battery Junction Box - V8 S/C 4.2L Petrol (Removal and Installation),
    Battery Junction Box - V8 N/A 4.4L Petrol (Removal and Installation).
  19. Release the wiring harness from the bulkhead.
  20. Release the wiring harness from the fender apron panel reinforcement.
  21. Release the wiring harness from the side member.
  22. L/H side: Remove the fuel fired booster heater. For additional information, refer to: Fuel Fired Booster Heater (412-02B Auxiliary Heating, Removal and Installation).
  23. Remove the scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to: Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  24. Remove the footrest.
  25. Remove the cowl side trim panel. For additional information, refer to: Cowl Side Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  26. Release the front carpet.
  27. E55830
     
    ItemDescription
    118 spot welds.
    216 spot welds.
  28. E56906
     
    ItemDescription
    1Butt weld and 6 plug welds.
  29. For additional information:
      • Welding. For additional information, refer to: Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information -, Description and Operation).
      • Corrosion protection. For additional information, refer to: Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection -, Description and Operation).
      • Tolerance checks. For additional information, refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Installation
  1. Install is the reversal of removal.