Range Rover Evoque: Rear Side Member Lower Side Extension
Removal
NOTE: The rear side member lower side extension is manufactured from mild steel.
1. The rear side member lower side extension is replaced in conjunction with:
- Rear bumper cover
- Rear bumper
- Rear lamp mounting panel
2. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following: For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation) / Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation) / Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection, Description and Operation) / Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard Workshop Practices (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
3. Remove the rear lamp mounting panel.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Lamp Mounting Panel (501-30A Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - 3-Door, Removal and Installation).
4. Release and lay aside the wiring harness.
5.
6. Separate the joints and remove the old panel.
Installation
1. Prepare the old and new panel joint surfaces.
2. NOTE: With panel in position check for access to spot weld the joints. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and recheck before proceeding.
3. Remove the new panel.
4. NOTE: If access is available you can spot weld these joints. Drill holes in new panel ready for MIG plug welding if required.
5. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and recheck before proceeding.
6. Spot weld if access is available.
7. MIG plug weld.
8. Dress all welded joints.
9. Apply a zinc rich primer to any bare metal surfaces at this stage.
10. NOTE: Make sure all underbody joints are sealed following this repair procedure
The installation of associated panels and mechanical components is the reverse of removal.
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Rear Lamp Mounting Panel
Removal
NOTES:
The rear lamp mounting panel is manufactured from mild steel.
The section of the rear lamp mounting panel described within this procedure is
for the access for installation of the
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Water Drain Panel Section
Removal
NOTE: The water drain panel section is manufactured from mild steel.
1. The water drain panel section is replaced in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Tailgate
Quarter panel
Rear lamp m
Rear Wheelhouse Front Extension
Removal
NOTE: The rear wheelhouse front extension is taken from the rear
wheelhouse outer and is manufactured from mild steel.
1. The rear wheelhouse outer is replaced in conjunction with:
Rear bum
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Rain sensor
Ensure that the wipers are
switched off
before entering a car wash. If the rain
sensitive wipers operate during the car
washing process, damage may occur to
the wiper mechanism.
The rain sensor is able to detect the presence
and amount of rain/dirt/snow on the
windscreen and automatically
Airbag system
The components that make up
the
airbag system are sensitive to
electrical or physical interference,
either of which could easily damage
the system and cause inadvertent
operation or a malfunction of the
airbag module.
To prevent malfunction of the airbag system
always consult your Dealer/
