Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 501-29

Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs

B-Pillar Outer Panel (G458149)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
  1. Load vehicle onto ramp.
  2. Disconnect both battery cables. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
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    Release the front door check strap from the A-pillar and release the rear door check strap from the B-pillar.
      • Remove the 2 Torx bolts.
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    Remove the rear door assembly.
      • Disconnect the electrical connector.Release the wiring harness grommet.Release the wiring harness retaining clip.Remove the 2 bolts.
  5. Remove front door striker.
  6. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
  7. Remove the rear seat. For additional information, refer to: Rear Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
  8. Remove the B-pillar side impact sensor. For additional information, refer to: B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplementary Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
  9. Remove the side air curtain module. For additional information, refer to: Side Air Curtain Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
  10. Remove the wiring harness from the B-pillar.
  11. Release the wiring harness from the rocker panel.
  12. Remove the front safety belt retractor. For additional information, refer to: Front Safety Belt Retractor (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
  13. Remove the front and rear seat safety belt lower anchors.
  14. Remove the wiring harness from the roof.
  15. Remove the front and rear door weatherstrips.
  16. Remove the rocker panel outer trim.
  17. R/H side: Remove the footrest.
  18. Release the carpet.
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    When cutting the damaged panel at the top of the B-pillar, make sure the boron panel behind it is not damaged. For additional information, refer to general information, body repairs. For additional information, refer to: Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information -, Description and Operation).
     
    ItemDescription
    1Cut line and butt weld.
    2,481 spot welds.
    3Butt welds.
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    ItemDescription
    1Adhesive.
    26 plug welds.
    319 plug welds.
    4Acoustic seal.
  21. 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.