LAND ROVER DEFENDER 1999 Workshop Manual

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REPAIR CORNER CAPPING
The Corner Capping is not replaced as a single panel.
It is replaced in conjunction with either the Body Side
Lower Panel or Body Side Assembly. The procedure
to replace the Corner Capping is shown in the Body
Side Lower Panel procedure.
BODY SIDE CAPPING
The Body Side Capping is not replaced as a single
panel. It is replaced in conjunction with either the
Body Side Lower Panel or Body Side Assembly. The
procedure to replace the Body Side Capping is shown
in the Body Side Lower Panel procedure.
BODY SIDE REAR - UPPER
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove front, centre and rear sections of
headlining.
3.Release upper edge of front door aperture seal.
4.Release upper edge of rear door aperture seal.
5.Remove fixings from front edge of roof, and
along side being replaced.
6.Release sealant securing front edge of roof.
7.Insert wedges into top of both’B/C’posts. This
will allow access for removal of body side.
8. RH side:Remove tail door.See CHASSIS
AND BODY, Repair.
9.Remove side window.
10.Remove rear sixth light.
11.Remove all bolts securing upper body side.
Refit
12.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
13.Reverse removal procedure.
NOTE: When refitting, ensure body side
upper is correctly fitted onto location pins.
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REPAIR BODY SIDE REAR - LOWER - ASSEMBLY
In this procedure the Body Side Capping and the
Corner Capping are also changed.
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove body side upper rear.See this
Section.
3.Remove all rear lamps and reflectors.
4. LH side:Remove number plate and lamp.
5. LH side:Remove tail door striker.
6. RH side:Remove fuel filler and grommet.
7.Remove all bolts and rivets securing lower body
side assembly.
Refit
8.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
9.Reverse removal procedure.
NOTE: When refitting, ensure body side
upper is correctly fitted onto location pins.
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REPAIR BODY SIDE REAR - PANEL
Remove
In this procedure the Body Side Capping and the
Corner Capping are also changed.
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove body side upper rear.See this
Section.
3.Remove rear lamp panel.See this Section.
4. LH side:Remove number plate and lamp.
5. LH side:Remove tail door striker.
6. RH side:Remove fuel filler and grommet.
Refit
7.Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Drill holes in
new body side lower panel for riveting. Spacing
of holes, dimension’A’= 100 mm (3.937’). In
conjunction with the rivets apply suitable
adhesive.
8.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
9.Reverse removal procedure.
NOTE: When refitting, ensure body side
upper is correctly fitted onto location pins.
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REPAIR REAR LAMP PANEL
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect alternator.
3.Remove rear bench seat.
4. RH side:Remove tail door.See CHASSIS
AND BODY, Repair.
5.Remove rear lights and reflector.
6. LH side:Remove number plate and tail door
striker.
Refit
7.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
8.Reverse removal procedure.REAR CROSSMEMBER PANEL
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove both rear lamp panels.See this
Section.
Refit
3.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
4.Reverse removal procedure.
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REPAIR ROOF ASSEMBLY
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Remove rear bench seats.
3.Remove front, centre and rear sections of
headlining.
4.Remove all bolts securing roof.
NOTE: Carefully cut sealant securing front
edge of roof to windscreen aperture.
Refit
5.Prepare and clean panel joint faces.
6.Reverse removal procedure.
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REPAIR TIME SCHEDULES
The following information shows the total time taken to
replace single panels and complete assemblies. This
time includes removal of Mechanical, Electrical and
Trim (MET) items, plus paint times based on Metallic
Clear Over Base Paint.
The times shown were generated by Thatcham (the
Motor Insurance Repair and Research Centre) and
are to be used as a guide only. The operations were
carried out on a 110 Station Wagon.
Panel/assembly replacement times
Panel Description Total time
Bonnet 6.1
Bulkhead 24.2
Door front - each 7.8
Door rear - each 6.9
Door tail 7.7
Headlamp mounting panel LH 8.4
Headlamp mounting panel RH 8.3
Rear lamp mounting panel 9.3
Front screen aperture 7.4
Roof assembly 18.0
Sill and’B’post assembly LH 9.4
Sill and’B’post assembly RH 9.3
Sill panel - front section 4.2
Sill panel - rear section 4.1
Wing front lower 7.0
Wing front upper 8.7
Body side rear assembly - LH 16.7
Body side rear assembly - RH 17.7
Body side lower panel - LH 17.6
Body side lower panel - RH 18.6Combination panel replacement times
The following panel combination times show the total
time to remove/refit body panels, MET items and any
paint processes.
Front end combination panel times
Panel Description Total Time
Grille
Bumper front
Wheelarch eyebrow
Wing - upper
Wing - lower
12.7 LH
12.6 RH
Grille
Bumper front
Wheelarch eyebrow LH & RH
Wing - upper LH & RH
Wing - lower LH & RH
18.2
Grille
Bumper front
Wheelarch eyebrow
Wheelarch front
Wing - upper
Wing - lower
13.1 LH
13.0 RH
Grille
Bumper front
Wheelarch eyebrow LH & RH
Wheelarch front LH & RH
Wing - upper LH & RH
Wing - lower LH & RH
19.0
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REPAIR Bodyside combination panel times
Panel description Total time
Front door
Wheelarch eyebrow
Wing - lower
Wing - upper
15.4 LH
15.5 RH
Front door
Rear door
Sill and’B’post
16.6 LH
16.5 RH
Rear door
Body side lower assembly
Body side upper assembly
Wheel arch eyebrow
’D’post outer reinforcement
Corner capping
Rear lamp panel
31.0 LH
32.1 RH
Rear door
Front door
Wing lower
Wing upper
Body side lower assembly
Body side upper assembly
Wheel arch eyebrow - front & rear
’D’post outer reinforcement
Corner capping
Rear lamp panel
41.9 LH
42.8 RHRear end combination panel times
Panel description Total time
Corner capping
Rear lamp panel
11.0
Body side lower assembly
Body side upper assembly
Wheel arch eyebrow
’D’post outer reinforcement
Corner capping
Rear lamp panel
Rear panel
28.9 LH
29.9 RH
Body side lower assembly
Body side upper assembly
Wheel arch eyebrow
’D’post outer reinforcement
Corner capping
Rear lamp panel
Rear panel
28.5 LH
29.4 RH
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PAINT PAINT PROCEDURES
Replacement Panels
Service panels are supplied with a cathodic primer
coating as part of the panel protection, and in
compliance with the vehicle’s Corrosion Warranty
where applicable.DO NOT remove this primer
before paint refinishing. In the event of localised
surface damage or imperfections, ensure that the
minimum of primer is removed during rectification
work for effective repair.
Rectify damage by panel beating or straightening. To
remove corrosion or paint runs on outer surfaces,
abrade primer coat in the affected area as necessary
using the following procedure:
1. Clean the panel using a solvent wipe.
2. Treat exposed areas of metal with an etch
phosphate process.
3. Re-treat the affected area using either a
separate acid-etch primer and two-pack
surfacer, or an integrated etch primer/filler.
Bolted Panels
Before fitting bolt-on panels, ensure that all mating
and adjacent surfaces on the vehicle and replacement
panel are free from damage and distortion. Rectify if
necessary as described in this section, and apply
preformed strip sealer where specified.Welded Panels
1. Remove primer from the immediate vicinity of
new and existing panel flanges, cleaning to
bright metal finish.
2. On joints to be spot welded, apply weld-through
zinc rich primer to joint faces of both flanges.
Make spot welds while primer is still wet or
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Dress accessible weld seams.
4. Clean panel using solvent wipe.
5. Treat bare metal with an etch phosphate
process.
6. Re-treat repaired areas.
NOTE: It is not satisfactory to use
weld-through, zinc rich primers in
conjunction with MIG welding.
Sectioned Panels
When replacing part or sectioned panels, the basic
procedure is the same as for welded panels described
above, with the following variations:
1. Remove primer from both new and existing joint
faces, cleaning to a bright metal finish.
2. Where an overlap joint with the existing panel is
to be spot welded, apply weld-through, zinc rich
primer to both joint faces and spot weld while the
primer is still wet or according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
3. MIG weld joints where applicable.
4. Clean the panel with a solvent wipe.
5. Treat bare metal areas using an etch phosphate
process.
6. Re-prime affected areas as necessary as for
rectifying transit damage.See this section.
7. Treat the inner faces of lap or butt joints with a
suitable cavity wax.See Sealing and Corrosion
Protection.
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