Page 727 of 1007
HOOD
76-7-2 REPAIRS
Frame & hood cover - assembly - remove
for access & refit
$% 76.61.10.99
Remove
1.Remove both side screens, lift Velcro, release
zips and press studs.
2.Release stowage cover.3.Release tension on side bars.
4.Release 'E' post fabric.
5.Release hood frame from rear lockbars.
Page 728 of 1007
HOOD
REPAIRS 76-7-3
6.Push canvas forward and secure clips in bars.
7.Wrap up tonneau and secure in place.8.Release and remove hinge pins, release
tension bars.
9.Loosen header clamp bolts and release header
clamps.
10.Remove soft back assembly.
Refit
1.Position soft back assembly, secure in header
clamps.
2.Tighten header clamps.
3.Align tension bars and fit hinge pins.
4.Release tonneau from securing tie.
5.Release clips in bars and pull canvas to the
rear.
6.Secure tail door frame lock in lock bars.
7.Secure 'E' post fabric in position.
8.Tension side bars.
9.Position tonneau cover.
10.Fit side screens, secure zips and press studs
and position Velcro covers.
Page 738 of 1007
BODY DIMENSIONS
BODY DIMENSIONS 77-1-3
Dimensional Illustrations
X,Y,Z Dimensional Information
Front end dimensional information
No. Description X Y Z
1 Front damper large hole 977 (38.464) 578.5 (22.775) 718.5 (28.287)
2 Front damper, inboard fixing hole 975.4 (38.401) 514.9 (20.271) 693.7 (27.311)
3 Wing, front fixing 605 (23.818) 669 (26.338) 806 (31.732)
4 Wing, rear fixing, 1220 (48.031) 690 (27.165) 848.2 (33.393)
5 Outboard headlamp fixing hole 465 (18.307) 615 (24.212) 788 (31.023)
6 Inboard headlamp fixing hole 377 (14.842) 485 (19.094) 772 (30.393)
7 Bonnet locking platform, jig location hole 390 (15.354) 445 (17.519) 765 (30.118)
8 Sidemember, jig location hole 500 (19.685) 446 (17.559) 388 (15.275)
9 Headlamp mounting panel, jig location hole 239 (9.409) 536 (21.102) 335 (13.188)
10 Front valance, jig location hole 540 (21.259) 671.7 (26.444) 525 (20.669)
Page 758 of 1007
PANEL REPAIRS
REPLACEMENT PANELS 77-2-3
REPLACE ME NT PA NELS
Serviceable Panels
Front end panels
1Bonnet locking platform
2LH headlamp mounting panel
3Front lower crossmember assembly
4LH crossmember gusset plate
5RH crossmember gusset plate
6Front bulkhead assembly
7RH headlamp mounting panel
8Bonnet locking platform reinforcement
Page 775 of 1007
PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-20 PROCEDURES
4.Cut away the bulk of the panel as necessary
using an air saw.
NOTE: On certain panel joints MIG welds and
braze should be removed using a sander where
possible, before cutting out the panel bulk.
5.Separate spot welded joints and remove panel
remnants using hammer, bolster, chisel and
pincers.Prepare old surfaces
1.Clean all panel joint edges to a bright smooth
finish, using a belt-type sander.
NOTE: Prior to sanding, remove remaining
sealant using a hot air gun to minimise the risk
of toxic fumes caused by generated heat.
Caution: Care must be taken to avoid
excessive heat build up when using this
equipment.
2.Straighten existing panel joint edges using a
shaping block and hammer.
Page 780 of 1007

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-25
REPAIRS
Front bulkhead assembly
In this procedure, the crossmember gusset plates
are replaced in conjunction with the front bulkhead
assembly.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Disconnect alternator.
3.Disconnect all ECUs.
4.Remove front bumper valance.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
5.Remove front bumper armature.
6.Remove radiator.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
7.Remove PAS fluid cooler.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
8.Remove LH and RH headlamps.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
9.Release wiring to headlamps and position
aside.
10.Remove LH and RH engine bay shields.
11.Remove bumper valance LH and RH
attachment brackets.
12.Remove battery.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
13.Remove air intake hose.
14.Remove horn.
+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
15.Remove windscreen washer reservoir.
+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
16.Remove bonnet lock.
17.Support bonnet in open position.
18.Remove bonnet stay. 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.
Page 781 of 1007
PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-26 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Fit bonnet stay.
2.Fit bonnet lock.
3.Fit windscreen washer reservoir.
+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
4.Fit horn.
+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
5.Fit air intake hose.
6.Fit battery. Do not connect earth lead.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
7.Fit bumper valance LH and RH attachment
brackets.
8.Fit LH and RH engine bay shields.
9.Fit LH and RH headlamps.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY. Secure headlamps
wiring.
10.Fit PAS fluid cooler.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
11.Fit radiator.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
12.Fit front bumper armature.
13.Fit front bumper valance.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
14.Connect all ECUs.
15.Connect alternator.
16.Connect battery earth lead.
Page 782 of 1007

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-27
Bonnet locking platform
In this procedure the bonnet locking platform
reinforcement is also replaced in conjunction with the
bonnet locking platform.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Disconnect alternator.
3.Disconnect all ECUs.
4.Remove front bumper valance.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
5.Remove radiator.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
6.Remove both headlamp assemblies.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
7.Remove horn.
+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
8.Remove battery.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
9.Remove air intake hose.
10.Remove bonnet lock.
11.Support bonnet in open position.
12.Remove bonnet stay.
Repair
1.Remove existing panel(s), prepare panel joint
faces and install new panel(s) in accordance
with Panel Replacement Procedure. Refit
1.Fit bonnet stay.
2.Fit bonnet lock.
3.Fit air intake hose.
4.Fit battery. Do not connect earth lead.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
5.Fit horn.
+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
6.Fit both headlamp assemblies.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
7.Fit radiator.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
8.Fit front bumper valance.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
9.Connect all ECUs.
10.Connect alternator.
11.Connect battery earth lead.