’B/c’ post reinforcement - 5 door

Refit

1. Secure vehicle harness to inner sill.
2. Fit headlining. See BODY, Interior trim components.
3. Fit rear roof panel finisher.
4. Fit seal and rear quarter vent. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
5. Secure carpet to inner sill.
6. Fit side door aperture seal.
7. Fit treadplate from side door aperture.
8. Fit rear body side casing. See BODY, Interior trim components.
9. Fit rear seat. See BODY, Seats and seat belts.
10. Fit front door striker to B/C post.
11. Fit front seat belt. See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Repairs.
12. Fit rear wheel arch liner.
13. Fit rear wheel arch extension. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
14. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
15. Connect all ECUs.
16. Connect alternator. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
17. Connect battery earth lead.

’B/C’ POST REINFORCEMENT - 5 DOOR

NOTE: In this procedure, the rear outer body side panel and the inner panel are replaced in conjunction with the ’B/C’ post reinforcement.

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Disconnect alternator. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
3. Disconnect all ECUs.
4. Remove rear door. See BODY, Doors.
5. Remove headlining. See BODY, Interior trim components.
6. Remove front seat belt. See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Repairs.
7. Remove B/C post lower finisher. See BODY, Interior trim components.
8. Remove front door striker from B/C post.
9. Remove front seat. See BODY, Seats and seat belts.
10. Remove rear seat. See BODY, Seats and seat belts.
11. Remove treadplate from side door aperture(s).
12. Remove side door aperture seal(s).
13. Release carpet from inner sill and position aside.
14. Release vehicle harness from inner sill and position aside.

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.