Range Rover Evoque: Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement
Removal
NOTES:
The rocker panel inner reinforcement is manufactured from boron steel.
The rocker panel inner reinforcement is unpicked from the side panel reinforcement 'ring-frame', it is not serviced separately.
In this procedure the b-pillar reinforcement will be fitted in combination with the rocker panel inner reinforcement when unpicked from the ring frame service panel.
1. The rocker panel inner reinforcement is replaced in conjunction with:
- Front bumper cover
- Front fender
- Front door
- Rear door
- Rocker panel
- B-pillar outer panel
- B-pillar reinforcement
- Headliner
- Moonroof
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 rocker panel.
For additional information, refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29B Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - 5-Door, Removal and Installation).
4. Remove the b-pillar reinforcement panel.
For additional information, refer to: B-Pillar Reinforcement (501-29B Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - 5-Door, Removal and Installation).
5. NOTE: A drill bit suitable for drilling boron should be used on the boron spot welds. Drill out the spot welds.
6. Separate the joints and remove the old panel.
Installation
1. NOTE: A drill bit suitable for drilling boron should be used on the boron spot welds. Drill out the spot welds on new panel as indicated.
2. NOTE: A drill bit suitable for drilling boron should be used on the boron spot welds. Drill out the spot welds on new panel as indicated.
3. Separate the joints and remove the rocker panel inner reinforcement and b-pillar reinforcement from the ring frame.
4. NOTE: With panel in position check for access to spot weld the joints, if there is no access to spot weld, MIG braze slots must be installed in these areas. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and recheck before proceeding.
5. Cut 8mm x 20mm slots as indicated in new panel ready for MIG braze slots.
6. Cut 8mm x 20mm slots as indicated in new panel ready for MIG braze slots.
7. Prepare the old and new panel joint surfaces, including NVH component.
8. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and recheck before proceeding.
9. Remove the new panel.
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11. Apply sealer adhesive to the NVH component on the new panel.
12. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and recheck before proceeding.
13. NOTES:
Spot welding is completed when the rocker panel and B-pillar outer are installed.
Joints with new panel bonding adhesive in them must be fully spot welded on installation
Spot weld as indicated.
14. MIG braze the slots.
15. Dress all welded joints.
16. Apply a zinc rich primer to any bare metal surfaces at this stage.
17. The installation of associated panels and mechanical components is the reverse of removal.
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Rocker Panel
Removal
NOTES:
The rocker panel is manufactured from mild steel.
Some of the butt joints must be MIG brazed due to the location of boron
reinforcements.
1. This procedure
identifies the
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B-Pillar Outer Panel
Removal
NOTES:
Within this procedure there are 2 different options depending on type of
vehicle body.
The b-pillar outer panel is manufactured from mild steel.
The rocker panel butt joints must be
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Locking and arming the alarm
CAUTION: No modifications or
additions should be made to the
anti-theft system. Such changes could
cause the system to malfunction.
There are two levels of security:
- Single locking. With all doors and tailgate
closed, press the lock button on the Smart
Key once, to Single lock the vehicle
Pairing and connecting a bluetooth® media device
For further information on Bluetooth® and
device compatibility, see 141, BLUETOOTH®
INFORMATION.
Using your media device
Note: The process of pairing and connecting
your media device with the vehicle using the
media device, will vary depending on the type
of media device.
1. Switch the ign
