REPAIRS (page 26 of 34)

PANEL REPAIRS

77-2-46 REPAIRS

'E' post assembly

In this procedure, the panel body side assembly and 
tail door are replaced in conjunction with the 'E' post 
assembly. If required the 'E' post closing assembly 
can also be replaced.

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 rear seats.

 

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 SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - rear.

5. Remove loadspace carpet.

 

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 INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, 

REPAIRS, Carpet - loadspace.

6. Remove third row seat belts.

 

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 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS, 

Seat belts - third row.

7. Remove relevant wiring.
8. Remove rear drip rail finisher.

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 rear drip rail finisher.
2. Fit and secure wiring.
3. Fit third row seat belts.

 

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 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS, 

Seat belts - third row.

4. Fit loadspace carpet.

 

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 INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, 

REPAIRS, Carpet - loadspace.

5. Fit rear seats.

 

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 SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - rear.

6. Fit panel body side assembly.

 

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 PANEL REPAIRS, REPAIRS, Panel 

body side assembly.

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

M77 1701A