Cross member outer rear panel (centre section)

Cross member outer rear panel (centre section)

Remove

1. Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead first.
2. Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3. Remove loadspace carpet. INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, REPAIRS, Carpet - loadspace.
4. Remove rear bumper assembly. EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, Bumper assembly - rear - up to 03MY.
5. Remove rear folding step. EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, Rear folding step.
6. Remove exhaust tailpipe heatshield.
7. Remove tail door tread plate.
8. Remove head lining rear trim finisher.
9. Remove tail door aperture seal.
10. 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. Fit tail door aperture seal.
3. Fit head lining rear trim finisher.
4. Fit tail door tread plate.
5. Fit exhaust tailpipe heatshield.
6. Fit rear folding step. EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, Rear folding step.
7. Fit rear bumper assembly. EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, Bumper assembly - rear - up to 03MY.
8. Fit loadspace carpet. INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, REPAIRS, Carpet - loadspace.
9. Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.

10. Connect battery leads, negative lead last.