Body side panel (5-door)

BODY SIDE PANEL (5-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. spillage.
2. Remove rear bumper assembly.
3. Working inside vehicle, remove fold down rear seat. See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
4. Remove rear side and ’D’ post trim panels. Remove alpine light trim casing. See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
5. If renewing body side panel remove rear side fixed window and mounting rubber. See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair.
6. Remove rear light unit and release rubber boot from outer panel.
7. Drill out two pop rivets securing rear speaker mounting bracket to body side panel.

• CAUTION: Prior to disconnecting the fuel
• filler and breather hoses, check level of
• fuel in tank. Drain as necessary to prevent

8. Working beneath vehicle, loosen worm drive clips securing filler and breather hoses, and disconnect hoses from tank (RH body side panel only).
9. Disconnect fuel filler negative lead (RH body side panel only).