REPAIRS (page 12 of 34)

PANEL REPAIRS

77-2-32 REPAIRS

Valance upper assembly (front section) - 
RH

In this procedure, the front wing and the valance 
outer reinforcement (front section) are replaced in 
conjunction with the RH valance upper assembly 
(front section).

Remove

1. Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead 

first.

2. Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3. Remove front wing.

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 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Wing - front - up to 03MY.
 

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 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Wing - front - from 03MY.

4. Remove battery.

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 CHARGING AND STARTING, 

REPAIRS, Battery. 

5. Remove battery tray. 
6. Remove fuse box.
7. Release expansion tank from fixings and 

position aside.

8. Release harness from valance and position 

aside.

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 harness to valance. 
2. Fit and secure expansion tank to fixings.
3. Fit fuse box.
4. Fit battery tray. 
5. Fit battery.

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 CHARGING AND STARTING, 

REPAIRS, Battery.

6. Fit front wing.

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 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Wing - front - up to 03MY.
 

 + 

 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Wing - front - from 03MY.

7. Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
8. Connect battery leads, negative lead last.

M77 1693A

M77 1749