Inner ’e’ post - 3 door

INNER ’E’ POST - 3 DOOR

NOTE: In this procedure, the rear outer body side panel and the rear body side reinforcement assembly is replaced in conjunction with the inner ’E’ post assembly.

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Disconnect alternator. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
3. Disconnect all ECUs.
4. Remove road wheel(s).
5. Remove rear bumper valance. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
6. Remove rear wheel arch liner.
7. Remove tail lamp. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
8. Remove soft/hard top.
9. Remove tail door aperture seal.
10. Remove rear quarter lower casing. See BODY, Interior trim components.
11. Remove loadspace carpet. See BODY, Interior trim components.
12. Release vehicle harness from ’E’ post and position aside.

For LH side

13. Remove tail door striker.

For RH side

14. Remove tail door. See BODY, Doors.
15. Remove fuel filler neck. See FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM, Repairs.
16. Remove fuel tank. See FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM, Repairs.

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.