Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs Land Rover Range Rover L322

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information) .
2. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
3. Remove the fender apron panel. For additional information, refer to «Fender Apron Panel»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-sheet-metal-repairs) .
4. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to «Battery Tray»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
5. Remove the brake booster. For additional information, refer to «Brake Booster - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/brakes-control-systems/#power-brake-actuation) or «Brake Booster - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/brakes-control-systems/#power-brake-actuation) .
6. Remove the plenum chamber. For additional information, refer to «Plenum Chamber»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-distribution-and-filtering) .
7. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to «Cowl Panel Grille»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels__cowl-panel-grille) .
8. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to «Front Seat»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/seats/#seating) .
9. Remove the front side air curtain module. For additional information, refer to «Front Side Air Curtain Module»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/airbag/#safety-belt-system) or «Front Side Air Curtain Module»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system) .
10. Remove the front and rear door aperture weatherstrips.
11. Remove the front door check strap.
12. Remove the rocker panel molding. For additional information, refer to «Rocker Panel Molding»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
13. Release the floor covering for access.
14. Reposition the A-pillar wiring harness. Release the A-pillar wiring harness.
15. Remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to «Overhead Console»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-and-console) .
16. Remove the insulation material from the instrument panel lower section.
17. Remove the A-pillar drain tube. CAUTION: Make sure damage does not occur to the A-pillar drain tube when removing the A-pillar. NOTE: The A-pillar drain tube is located inside the A-pillar. The 'A' and 'B' arrows show the locations of the drain tube clips.
18. Remove the A-pillar. CAUTION: Make sure damage does not occur to the A-pillar drain tube when removing the A-pillar.
19. Prepare the new panel for installation. For additional information, refer to «Body»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-system-general-information) .

INSTALLATION

1. Install the A-pillar trim panel.
2. Install the A-pillar drain tube.
3. Install the insulation material to the instrument panel lower section.
4. Install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to «Overhead Console»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-and-console) .
5. Reposition the A-pillar wiring harness. Secure the A-pillar wiring harness.
6. Secure the floor covering.
7. Install the rocker panel molding. For additional information, refer to «Rocker Panel Molding»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
8. Install the front door check strap.
9. Install the front and rear door aperture weatherstrips.
10. Install the front side air curtain module. For additional information, refer to «Front Side Air Curtain Module»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/airbag/#safety-belt-system) or «Front Side Air Curtain Module»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system) .
11. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to «Front Seat»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/seats/#seating) .
12. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to «Cowl Panel Grille»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-body-panels__cowl-panel-grille) .
13. Install the plenum chamber. For additional information, refer to «Plenum Chamber»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-distribution-and-filtering) .
14. Install the brake booster. For additional information, refer to «Brake Booster - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/brakes-control-systems/#power-brake-actuation) . or «Brake Booster - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/brakes-control-systems/#power-brake-actuation) .
15. Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to «Battery Tray»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
16. Install the fender apron panel. For additional information, refer to «Fender Apron Panel»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#front-end-sheet-metal-repairs) .
17. Connect the generator electrical connector.
18. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information) .

REMOVAL

Note. This procedure is the same as the procedure for A-pillar assembly.

Note. The A-pillar reinforcement is the supplied as an assembly and includes the A-pillar assembly. Before installing the A-pillar reinforcement it is necessary to release it from the A-pillar assembly, this will allow access for welding to be carried out to the A-pillar reinforcement.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information) .
2. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
3. Remove the A-pillar assembly. For additional information, refer to «A-Pillar Assembly»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#side-panel-sheet-metal-repairs) .
4. Remove the A-pillar reinforcement. CAUTION: Make sure damage does not occur to the A-pillar drain tube when removing the A-pillar reinforcement.
5. Prepare the new panel for installation. For additional information, refer to «Body»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-system-general-information) .

1. Install the A-pillar reinforcement.
2. Install the A-pillar assembly. For additional information, refer to «A-Pillar Assembly»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#side-panel-sheet-metal-repairs) .
3. Connect the generator electrical connector.
4. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information) .

Note. This procedure includes the replacement of the rocker panel section.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information) .
2. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
3. Remove the rocker panel section. For additional information, refer to «Rocker Panel Section»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#side-panel-sheet-metal-repairs) .
4. Remove the B and C-pillar assembly.
5. Prepare the new panel for installation. For additional information, refer to «Body»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-system-general-information) .

1. Install the B and C-pillar assembly.
2. Install the rocker panel section. For additional information, refer to «Rocker Panel Section»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#side-panel-sheet-metal-repairs) .
3. Connect the generator electrical connector.
4. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information) .

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information) .
2. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to «Wheel and Tire»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/wheel-tire-system/#wheels-and-tires) .
4. Remove the front and rear doors. For additional information, refer to «Door»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-closures) .
5. Remove the B-pillar side impact sensor. For additional information, refer to «B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system) .
6. Remove the front safety belt retractor. For additional information, refer to «Front Safety Belt Retractor»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/airbag/#safety-belt-system) .
7. Remove the front scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to «Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
8. Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to «Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
9. Remove the front and rear door aperture weatherstrips.
10. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to «Front Seat»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/seats/#seating) .
11. Remove the rear seat. For additional information, refer to «Rear Seat»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/seats/#seating) .
12. Reposition the floor covering.
13. Remove the air suspension reservoir. For additional information, refer to «Air Suspension Reservoir»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/electronic-suspension/#vehicle-dynamic-suspension) .
14. Remove the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-514851)
15. Remove the fuel tank shield.
16. Reposition the wiring harness from the sill. Release the wiring harness.
17. Remove the rocker panel.
18. Prepare the new panel for installation. For additional information, refer to «Body»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-system-general-information) .

1. Install the rocker panel.
2. Reposition the wiring harness to the sill. Secure the wiring harness.
3. Install the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to «Exhaust System»(ref-514851)
4. Install the air suspension reservoir. For additional information, refer to «Air Suspension Reservoir»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/electronic-suspension/#vehicle-dynamic-suspension) .
5. Reposition the floor covering.
6. Install the rear seat. For additional information, refer to «Rear Seat»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/seats/#seating) .
7. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to «Front Seat»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/seats/#seating) .
8. Install the front and rear door aperture weatherstrips.
9. Install the rear scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to «Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
10. Install the front scuff plate trim panel. For additional information, refer to «Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
11. Install the front safety belt retractor. For additional information, refer to «Front Safety Belt Retractor»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/airbag/#safety-belt-system) .
12. Install the B-pillar side impact sensor. For additional information, refer to «B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system) .
13. Install the front and rear doors. For additional information, refer to «Door»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-closures) .
14. Install the rear wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to «Wheel and Tire»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/wheel-tire-system/#wheels-and-tires) .
15. Connect the generator electrical connector.
16. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information) .

Note. This procedure includes the replacement of the rocker panel.

Scheme 74

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information) .
2. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
3. Remove the rocker panel. For additional information, refer to «Rocker Panel»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#side-panel-sheet-metal-repairs) .
4. Remove the rocker panel inner reinforcement.
5. Prepare the new panel for installation. For additional information, refer to «Body»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-system-general-information) .

1. Install the rocker panel inner reinforcement.
2. Install the rocker panel. For additional information, refer to «Rocker Panel»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#side-panel-sheet-metal-repairs) .
3. Connect the generator electrical connector.
4. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information) .

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information) .
2. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
3. Remove the rocker panel. For additional information, refer to «Rocker Panel»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#side-panel-sheet-metal-repairs) .
4. Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to «Headliner»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
5. Remove the rocker panel section.
6. Prepare the new panel for installation. For additional information, refer to «Body»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-system-general-information) .

1. Install the rocker panel section.
2. Install the headliner. For additional information, refer to «Headliner»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-and-ornamentation) .
3. Install the rocker panel. For additional information, refer to «Rocker Panel»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/exterior-body-panels/#side-panel-sheet-metal-repairs) .
4. Connect the generator electrical connector.
5. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «Specifications»(/land-rover/range-rover/l322-2009-2012/remont/charging-system/#battery-and-charging-system-general-information) .

See also:
• Specifications
• Fender Apron Panel
• Battery Tray
• Brake Booster - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes
• Plenum Chamber
• Cowl Panel Grille
• Front Seat
• Front Side Air Curtain Module
• Front Side Air Curtain Module
• Rocker Panel Molding
• Overhead Console
• Body
• Wheel and Tire
• Door
• Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel
• Air Suspension Reservoir
• A-Pillar Assembly