Front Fender Lower Mounting Bracket

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Fender Lower Mounting Bracket

Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE:
- Where Self Piercing Rivets (SPR's) removal is instructed use either the approved SPR tool or 5.3mm drill bit
- Where Breakstem Fasteners (BSF) removal is instructed remove fastener shaft with a 4mm punch and remove the head with a 6.5mm drill bit

1. The front fender lower mounting bracket is a category A repair.
2. The front fender lower mounting bracket is serviced as a separate panel.







3. Remove the front fender.
4. Remove the BSF's.







5. Separate the joints and remove the front fender lower mounting bracket.

Installation

CAUTION: Make sure any panel joints containing adhesive are fully clamped to avoid any separation prior to the installation of external panels. These joints must be left clamped until the adhesive has cured

NOTE:
- Breakstem Fastener (BSF) installation involves using the Land Rover approved BSF installation tool and requires a hole diameter of 6.5mm
- Self Piecing Rivet (SPR) installation requires using the Land Rover approved SPR tool

1. Remove rivet remnants.
2. Using a fine bristle disc, clean and prepare the panel surfaces, removing any sealer and adhesive residue.
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. Drill holes through the old panels into the new panel, at the points where the Breakstem Fasteners are to be installed.







5. Remove the new panel.
6. Deburr the drilled holes.
7. Apply a coupling agent where the Land Rover recommended bonding material is to be applied and allow to dry.

8. NOTE: Make sure a continuous bead of adhesive surrounds fixing holes.

Apply a 5mm zig zag bead of the Land Rover approved bonding material to the body joints.







9. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check alignment, if correct proceed to next step, if not, rectify and recheck before proceeding.
10. Install the BSF's.







11. Remove any excess adhesive.
12. Make sure that any open or exposed panel joints are suitably sealed.
13. Install the front fender.
14. The installation of associated panels and components is the reversal of removal procedure.