A-pillar outer panel (Discovery 3)

Removal

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

2. Remove the windshield. For more information, refer to Windshield (76.81.01)

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

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

5. Right side: Remove the ABS module. For more information, refer to Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module (70.25.12)

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

7. Right side: Remove the brake booster. For more information, refer to Brake Booster (70.50.01)

8. Remove the front door assembly.

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the wiring harness grommet.
Release the wiring harness clamp.
Remove 2 bolts.

9. Remove the thermal insulation from the inner and outer bulkhead.

10. Remove the front and rear door seals.

11. Remove the door jamb trim panel. For more information, refer to Front Door Jamb Trim Panel (76.13.27)

12. Disconnect the wiring harness from the front body pillar.

13. Remove the footrest.

14. Remove the front seat. For more information, refer to Front Seat (78.10.44/99)

15. Remove the front seat belt pretensioner. For more information, refer to Front Seat Belt Retractor (76.73.13)

16. Remove the outer door sill panel trim.

17. Remove the front carpet.

18.

Item name	Description
A	The cutting line runs at a distance of 55 mm (2.165 inches) from the hole in the front pillar trim.
1	Butt welds.
2	30 spot welds.
3	8 spot welds.
4	15 spot welds.