PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-43
'D' post outer assembly
In this procedure, the panel body side assembly is
also replaced in conjunction with the 'D' post
assembly. The 'D' post inner closing panel can also
be replaced in this procedure, if required.
Remove
1. Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2. Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3. Remove panel body side assembly.
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PANEL REPAIRS, REPAIRS, Panel
body side assembly.
4. Remove RH or LH sill finisher.
5. Remove front seat.
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SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - front.
6. RH side: Remove power amplifier.
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IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT,
REPAIRS, Amplifier - power.
7. LH side: Remove CD autochanger.
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IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT,
REPAIRS, CD autochanger.
8. Remove 'B/C' post lower trim casing.
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INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - lower - 'B' post.
9. Remove rear seat.
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SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - rear.
10. Remove loadspace carpet.
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INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Carpet - loadspace.
11. Release carpet for access to 'D' post assembly
and position aside.
12. Remove relevant wiring.
Repair
1. Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint
faces and install new panel(s) in accordance
with Panel Replacement Procedure. Punch or
drill holes in new panel for plug welding as
shown.
Refit
1. Fit and secure wiring.
2. Position and secure carpet into position.
3. Fit loadspace carpet.
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INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Carpet - loadspace.
4. Fit rear seat.
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SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - rear.
5. Fit 'B/C' post lower trim casing.
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INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - lower - 'B' post.
6. LH side: Fit CD autochanger.
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IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT,
REPAIRS, CD autochanger.
7. RH side: Fit power amplifier.
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IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT,
REPAIRS, Amplifier - power.
8. Fit front seat.
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SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - front.
9. Fit RH or LH sill finisher.
10. Fit panel body side assembly.
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PANEL REPAIRS, REPAIRS, Panel
body side assembly.
11. Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
12. Connect battery leads, negative lead last.
M77 1699B