’A’ post - 3 door

’A’ POST - 3 DOOR

NOTE: In this procedure, the front outer body side panel is replaced in conjunction with the inner ’A’ post and the ’A’ post reinforcements.

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Disconnect alternator. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
3. Disconnect all ECUs.
4. Remove road wheel(s).
5. Remove front wheel arch liner. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
6. Remove front wing. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
7. Remove front door. See BODY, Doors.
8. Remove front seat. See BODY, Seats and seat belts.
9. Remove fascia. See BODY, Interior trim components.
10. Remove duct of outboard face level ventilator.
11. Remove headlining. See BODY, Interior trim components.
12. Remove windscreen. See BODY, Screens.
13. Remove treadplate from front door aperture. Release front carpet and position aside.
14. Remove front door aperture seal.
15. Remove engine bulkhead insulation.

For driver’s side

16. Remove passenger compartment fuse box.

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.