Range Rover Evoque: Rear Bumper Mounting
Removal
NOTE: The rear bumper mounting is manufactured from 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 rear bumper mounting is replaced in conjunction with:
- Rear bumper cover
- Rear bumper
- Back 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 back panel.
For additional information, refer to: Back Panel (501-30A Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - 3-Door, Removal and Installation).
5. Drill 5. out the spot welds.
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: The graphic shows all joints, only drill for MIG plug welds where there is no access to spot weld. Drill holes in new panel ready for MIG plug welding.
5. Deburr MIG plug locations in new panel.
6. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and recheck before proceeding.
7. NOTE: MIG plug welds can be substituted for spot welds if access is insufficient. Spot weld and MIG plug weld where required.
8. Dress all welds.
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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Back Panel
Removal
NOTES:
The back panel is manufactured from mild steel, it includes the bumper
retaining bracket.
It is necessary to remove a section of both rear lamp mounting panels to enable
removal and
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
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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Cooling System Draining, Filling and
Bleeding
Draining
CAUTIONS:
The engine cooling system must be maintained with the correct
concentration and type of anti-freeze solution to
prevent corrosion and frost damage. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in damage to the engine.
Engine coolant will damage the paint finished surfaces. If
Settings
The rear media settings screen allows
Limousine Mode and TV Parental Control to
be turned on or off.
When Limousine Mode is selected, the rear
passengers can control the total cabin audio
system via the remote control.
TV Parental Control allows an age limit
threshold to be set. If the conten
