Body repair

BODY REPAIR

The following panel repair operations itemise body and trim components which must be removed for access during each repair.

Because of the unpredictable nature of accident damage, the items listed make no allowance for any difficulties which may be found in removal and only apply to an undamaged vehicle. Damaged body trim items should then be renewed following panel repairs.

RADIATOR LOWER CROSSMEMBER

Remove

1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

3. Disconnect all ECUs.
4. Disconnect airbags and sensor system.

WARNING: See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Precautions.

5. Disconnect alternator.
6. Remove front bumper. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
7. Remove front bumper armature. See BODY, Exterior fittings.

Refit

1. Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Punch or drill holes in new panel for plug welding as shown.
2. Refit front bumper armature. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
3. Refit front bumper. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
4. Reconnect alternator.
5. Reconnect airbags and sensor system.
6. Reconnect all ECUs.
7. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
8. Reconnect battery earth lead.