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

REPAIRS

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Repair

1. Before removing the 'A' post panel, observe the 

following precautions.

CAUTION: When cutting the 'A' post upper 
section do not cut through the 
reinforcement panel 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. 

Refit

1. Refit dash insulation pads.
2. Secure front carpet.
3. Fit interior lamp.
4. Fit and secure wiring harness to 'A' post.
5. Fit front door check strap.
6. Fit sill finisher. 

 

 + 

 EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Extension - spoiler - front bumper.

7. Fit front and rear door aperture seals.
8. Fit front head airbag

 

 + 

 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS, 

Airbag module - head - front.

9. Fit front seat. 

 

 + 

 SEATS, REPAIRS, Front seat.

10. Fit battery carrier. 

 

 + 

 CHARGING AND STARTING, 

REPAIRS, Carrier - battery.

M77 2234

A - A

A

A

A

A

B

B

B

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