Repair

Repair

Valance upper assembly (front section) - LH

In this procedure, the front wing, the valance outer reinforcement (front section) and the bonnet alarm switch mounting bracket are replaced in conjunction with the LH valance upper assembly (front section).

Remove

1. Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead first.
2. Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3. Remove front wing. EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, Wing - front - up to 03MY.
4. Remove air filter assembly. ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly. ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove PAS/ACE reservoir.
6. Remove ABS modulator. BRAKES, REPAIRS, Modulator unit - ABS.
7. Release harness from valance and position aside.
8. Models with A/C: Depressurise A/C system and remove pipes from valance. AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery, recycling and recharging.

Refit

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. Models with A/C: Fit A/C pipes and recharge A/C system. AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery, recycling and recharging.
2. Fit harness to valance.
3. Fit ABS modulator. BRAKES, REPAIRS, Modulator unit - ABS.
4. Fit PAS/ACE reservoir and refill fluids to correct levels. FRONT SUSPENSION, ADJUSTMENTS, ACE hydraulic system bleeding. CAPACITIES, FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS, Fluids.