Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 501-29

Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs

B-Pillar Reinforcement (G458151)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
NOTES:

  • In this procedure the B-Pillar reinforcement is replaced in conjunction with the B-pillar outer panel.

  • The B-Pillar closing panel is fitted with the B-Pillar reinforcement.

  1. Disconnect both battery cables. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. Remove the B-pillar outer panel. For additional information, refer to: B-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
  3. E55947
     
    ItemDescription
    A Cut line 140.0mm (5.51 inches).
    1Butt weld.
    2,381 spot welds. (including the B-Pillar closing panel).
  4. E63514
     
    ItemDescription
    1Butt weld.
    2Acoustic seal.
    3,412 plug welds.
  5. E55948
    The B-Pillar closing panel is supplied with the cantrail. Remove the B-Pillar closing panel from the cantrail and fit the B-pillar closing panel to the B-Pillar reinforcement, as shown in graphic E55948 and E55947.
     
    ItemDescription
    19 plug welds.
    24 spot welds.
  6. 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.