Front side member section (Discovery 3)

Removal

NOTE: This procedure requires removal of the body from the body frame.

NOTE: This procedure replaces the front side member section along with the hood latch panel, front wheel well and front cross member.

1. Place the car on the overpass.

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

3. Left side: Remove the battery.

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

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

6. Remove the front wheel arch. For more information, refer to Front Wheel Arch.

7. Remove the front crossmember. For more information, refer to Front Crossmember (77.20.25)

8. Remove the hood.

9. Remove both hood pillars.

10. Remove the hood wiring harness.

11. Remove the mixing chamber panel. For more information, refer to Accumulating Chamber (80.15.62)

12 Left side: Remove the power steering fluid reservoir. For more information, refer to Power steering fluid cooler - 2.7L Diesel (57.15.11)

13. Remove the instrument cluster. For more information, refer to Instrument Cluster - 2.7L Diesel (76.46.23/99)

14. Remove insulation from the inner and outer bulkhead.

15. Right side: Release the ABS modulator.

16. Right side: Remove the accelerator pedal. For more information, refer to Accelerator Pedal (19.20.01)

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

18. Release the wiring harness from the bulkhead.

19. Release the wiring harness from the wing apron reinforcement.

20. Release the wiring harness from the side member.

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

22. Remove the door sill trim panels. For more information, refer to Door Sill Trim Panel (76.49.54)

23. Remove the footrest.

24. Remove the front door opening trim panel. For more information, refer to Front Door Opening Trim Panel (76.13.27)

25. Remove the front carpet.

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