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Body side panel - sill section > < 'A' post reinforcement
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PANEL REPAIRS

REPAIRS

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Repair

1. Before removing the 'A' post reinforcement, 

observe the following precautions.

CAUTION: When cutting the 'A' post upper 
section, extreme caution must be taken as a 
rubber drain tube is located behind it. The 
approximate position of the drain tube is 
shown in the illustration.

NOTE: Arrows 'A' and 'B' shown in the 
illustration, indicate the approximate position of 
the drain tube fixings.

2. 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. 

CAUTION: Before welding the top of the 'A' 
post reinforcement, tack weld a small plate 
over the drain tube to protect it from 
excessive heat.

Refit

1. Fit 'A' post body side panel. 

 

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 , , Body side panel - 'A' post.

2. Connect alternator. 
3. Connect battery earth lead.

M77 2234

A - A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

Body side panel - sill section > < 'A' post reinforcement