Repair

Repair

Wheelarch rear outer assembly

In this procedure, the panel body side assembly is replaced in conjunction with the wheelarch rear outer assembly.

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 front seat. SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - front.
5. RH side: Remove power amplifier. IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT, REPAIRS, Amplifier - power.
6. LH side: Remove CD autochanger. IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT, REPAIRS, CD autochanger.
7. Remove 'B/C' post lower trim casing. INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, REPAIRS, Trim casing - lower - 'B' post.

Refit

8. Remove rear seat. SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - rear.
9. Remove loadspace carpet. INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS, REPAIRS, Carpet - loadspace.
10. Release carpet for access to 'D' post assembly and position aside.
11. Remove relevant wiring.
10. Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
11. Connect battery leads, negative lead last.

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.

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 panel body side assembly. PANEL REPAIRS, REPAIRS, Panel body side assembly.