Panel replacement procedure (PANEL REPAIRS)

PANEL REPAIRS

PROCEDURES 77-2-19

PROCEDURES

Panel replacement procedure

This information is designed to explain the basic 
panel removal and replacement method. This 
standard method might vary slightly from one vehicle 
to another. The main criterion in removable and 
replacement of body panels is that Land Rover`s 
original standard is maintained as far as possible.

Remove panel

1. Expose resistance spot welds. For those spot 

welds which are not obviously visible, use a 
rotary drum sander or wire brush fitted to an air 
drill, or alternatively a hand held wire brush.

NOTE: In wheel arch areas it may be necessary 
to soften underbody coating, using a hot air 
gun, prior to exposing spot welds.

2. Cut out welds using a cobalt drill.

3. Alternatively, use a clamp-type spot weld 

remover.