Front section of the fender apron panel reinforcement (Discovery 3)

Removal

NOTE: This procedure replaces the front fender skirt trim panel reinforcement section together with the fender skirt trim panel.

1. Disconnect both cables from the battery. For more information, refer to Specification.

2. Remove the front fender. For more information, refer to Fender (76.10.24)

3. Remove the hood latch panel. For more information, refer to Hood Latch Panel (76.16.22)

4. Left side: Remove the battery junction block. For more information, refer to Battery Junction Box (BJB) -2.7L Diesel (86.70.55)

5. Left side: Remove the radiator expansion tank. For more information, refer to Coolant Expansion Tank (26.15.01)

6. Left side: Remove the power steering fluid reservoir. For more information, refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir -2.7L Diesel (57.15.08)

7. Left side: Remove the battery.

8. Left side: Remove the fuel coolant heater module. For more information, refer to Auxiliary Heater (universal action), fuel-fired (80.40.01)

9. Left side: Remove the fuel coolant heater pipes.

10. Right side: Release the ABS modulator.

11. Disconnect the wiring harness.

12. Remove the hood.

13. Remove both hood pillars.

14. Remove the hood wiring harness.

15.


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Item name	Description
1	Butt weld
2	20 spot welds.
3	3 spot welds.
4	11 spot welds.

16. Additional information:

• Weld. For more information, see Body Repairs.
• Anti-corrosion protection. For more information, see Anti-corrosion protection.
• Tolerances. For more information, see Body and Frame

Installation

1. Installation is carried out in the reverse order to dismantling.