Range Rover Evoque: Front Bumper Mounting
Removal
NOTE: The front bumper mounting is manufactured from HSLA300 and mild steel.
1. In this procedure, to make sure the vehicle is correctly aligned, it must be placed on an approved alignment jig.
2. The front bumper mounting is replaced in conjunction with:
- Front bumper cover
- Front bumper
- Hood latch panel
3. 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).
4. Remove the hood latch panel.
For additional information, refer to: Hood Latch Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
5. Remove the radiator cooling pack.
For additional information, refer to: Radiator (303-03A Engine Cooling - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
6. LH Side: Remove the air intake pipe.
7. RH Side: Remove the windshield washer reservoir.
For additional information, refer to: Windshield Washer Reservoir (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
8. RH Side; Lay aside front side member insulation.
9. Release and lay aside the wiring harness.
10. NOTE These removed spot weld locations will be MIG plug welded on installation
Drill out the spot welds as indicated.
11. Drill out the spot welds as indicated.
12. Separate the joints and remove the panel.
Installation
1. NOTE: If the fender apron panel front reinforcement is also being installed in combination then a further 8 x MIG plug locations must be drilled into the fender apron panel front reinforcement. Drill holes in the new panel ready for MIG plug welding.
2. Prepare the old and new panel joint surfaces.
3. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and recheck before proceeding.
4. MIG plug weld as indicated.
5. MIG plug weld as indicated.
6. Dress all welded joints.
7. 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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Front Side Member
Removal
NOTES:
The front side member is manufactured from RP260 and DP600.
The front side member long section is cut from the front side member and is
manufactured from RP260.
The service panel is
Front Side Member and Suspension Top Mount
Assembly
Removal
NOTES:
The front side member and suspension top mount assembly consists of the
front side member closing panel, fender apron panel front
reinforcement, fender apron lower panel, suspension to
Suspension Top Mount
Removal
NOTES:
The suspension top mount is manufactured from mild steel and RP220.
The service panel is serviced not fully spot welded.
The panel is serviced less its weld studs
1. In this procedure
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Oil check preparation
Prior to checking the oil level ensure that:
- The vehicle is on level ground.
- The engine oil is cold.
Note: If it is necessary to check the oil level
when the engine is hot, switch off the engine
and let the vehicle stand for 5 minutes to allow
the oil to drain back into the sump. Do not st
Overhead Console
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1. CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the
edges of the component.
2.
3. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the
component is removed for access only.
4. CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the
wiring harnesses.
