'D' post outer assembly

'D' post outer assembly

In this procedure, the panel body side assembly is also replaced in conjunction with the 'D' post assembly. The 'D' post inner closing panel can also be replaced in this procedure, if required.

Remove

1. Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead first.
2. Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3. Remove panel body side assembly. PANEL REPAIRS, REPAIRS, Panel body side assembly.
4. Remove RH or LH sill finisher.
5. Remove front seat. SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - front.
6. RH side: Remove power amplifier. IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT, REPAIRS, Amplifier - power.
7. LH side: Remove CD autochanger. IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT, REPAIRS, CD autochanger.
8. Remove 'B/C' post lower trim casing. INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, REPAIRS, Trim casing - lower - 'B' post.
9. Remove rear seat. SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - rear.
10. Remove loadspace carpet. INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, REPAIRS, Carpet - loadspace.
11. Release carpet for access to 'D' post assembly and position aside.
12. 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. Position and secure carpet into position. 3. Fit loadspace carpet. INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, REPAIRS, Carpet - loadspace.

4. Fit rear seat. SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - rear.
5. Fit 'B/C' post lower trim casing. INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, REPAIRS, Trim casing - lower - 'B' post.
6. LH side: Fit CD autochanger. IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT, REPAIRS, CD autochanger.
7. RH side: Fit power amplifier. IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT, REPAIRS, Amplifier - power.
8. Fit front seat. SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - front.
9. Fit RH or LH sill finisher.
10. Fit panel body side assembly. PANEL REPAIRS, REPAIRS, Panel body side assembly.
11. Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
12. Connect battery leads, negative lead last.