I have a problem with a large dent in my trunk door.

Someone must have backed my Land Rover Discovery 2 into something with quite a lot of force.

Any advice on how to get this out? I've already tried pulling hard on the spare tire mount.

Is there a way to dis-assemble the inside of that door so I can hammer it out?

 

yes you can pop that panel off. remove storage tray and speaker 1st

 

That's great news, I'm going to try that soon.

It looks like the previous owner tried once and busted a number of rivets on the left hand side of that side panel.

Any advice for me before I proceed other than your original ones ?

 

You can Get a panel removal tool. I have a couple of sets from harbor freight . The were like $4-$5 a set. Local parts store has them, too. You can always get replacement fasteners if needed. But after speaker and handle screws are out I don't think you'll need much else. I remember it being pretty easy to remove after that

 

buy a new backdoor, depending on where you are, one of us can supply you one for relatively cheap. Location?

 

canuckian

 

Is there a way to adjust the fit of the rear door? I have a leak at the top left side; it drips down on to the cargo cover and puddles there.

 

not sure that you can tweak enough adjust from the latch and/or hinges. maybe. I would get new weather-stripping first....it tends to break down over the years

 

This is my first automotive body repair failure. lol. Even my roof racks are home made.

I took apart the panel, thank you for the advice. I bought a panel popper tool, worked beautifully.

The problem is that on the inside of the door there are very few access holes to the exterior panel.

I started by hammering what I could with a rubber mallet. It didn't budge.

Then I grabbed a socket set and hammered that. What it did was bend the sheet metal into little nipples. The metal bent so much that it cracked the paint.

I really messed up this time. What do back doors go for if I'm looking at buying a used one to replace it ?

Jean

Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

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shipping is going to b the deal dud. a few good dismantlers on here can quote you. I just had the entire driver side (2 complete doors and 2 panels) shipped to my place for 6something shipped. you could go to a wrecker yard. I think d1 and d2 have same rear door.