Rear quarter panel interior and wheel arch (Freelander 2)

Contents: Removal ⇩ Installation ⇩

NOTE: The Inner Rear Side Panel and Wheelhouse is an assembly of the inner rear side panel, inner rear wheelhouse panel, outer rear wheelhouse panel and tail light support panel.

NOTE: The service panel is not fully welded.

NOTE: The panel is divided into sections to avoid disturbing the roof panel.

Removal

1. The inner rear side panel and wheel arch are replaced together with the following elements:

Rear bumper trim
Rear bumper
Rear side panel
Back door
Side glass in the rear of the body
Rear subframe complete with suspension

2. For additional information on this repair procedure, refer to the following sources: For additional information, refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard Service Station Techniques (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

3. Remove the rear quarter panel. For more information, refer to the chapter: Rear Quarter Panel (501-30 Rear Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

4. Remove the rear subframe/suspension as a single unit.

5. Remove the brake line.

6. Right side only: Release and set aside the fuel vent hose.

7. Remove the rear seatback. For more information, refer to the chapter: Front Seatback Heater Mat (501-10 Seat, Removal and Installation).

8. Release the wiring harness and set it aside.

9. Mill out the contact welding areas.

10. Cut the old panel at the locations shown, using the new panel as a template and ensuring that the new panel overlaps.

NOTE: Allow a minimum spacing of 50mm between staggered butt joints.

NOTE: Allow a minimum spacing of 50mm between staggered butt joints.

11. Disconnect the connections and remove the old panel, also releasing the NVH elements.

Installation

1. Prepare the new panel in areas where it is not fully welded and spot weld.

2. Prepare the mating surfaces of the old and new panels.

3. Drill holes in the new panel in preparation for MIG welding.

4. Position the new panel in the desired location and secure it in place. Check the alignment. If it is correct, proceed to the next step. If not, make the necessary adjustments and recheck before continuing.

5. Remove the new panel.

6. Apply glue to the areas shown.

7. Replace NVH element(s) if necessary.

8. Apply adhesive to NVH elements.

9. Place the new panel in the required location and secure it.

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10. After fixing the panels in the required position, perform tack welded joints.