Body side panel (3-door)

BODY SIDE PANEL (3-DOOR)

Remove

NOTE: In this operation, the body side panel is replaced in combination with a rear quarter panel. The procedure for replacing a RH or LH body side panel is the same, except that the fuel filler pipe must be disconnected when fitting a RH panel.

1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Remove rear bumper assembly.
3. Remove sill finisher. See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
4. Working inside vehicle, remove rear fold down seat. See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
5. Remove rear, side and front body side trim panels. Remove alpine light trim casing. See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
6. Remove body side opening window, leaving hinges in place. See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair. If renewing body side panel, remove rubber seal from window aperture.
7. If renewing body side panel remove fixed side window and mounting rubber. See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.