
FRONT SUSPENSION
60-10 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Inspect damper, spring mounting rubbers and
bearing for deterioration and damage.
2.Clean mating faces of spring, mounting and
mounting plate.
3.Clean damper shaft and bump stop plate.
4.Position spring and damper assembly to spring
compressor. Compress spring.
5.Fit damper to spring, ensure spring locates in
cut recess in damper plate.
6.Fit bump cup, bump stop and dust cover to
damper.
7.Fit spring aid and bump plate.
8.Fit mounting plate and rebound washer.
9.Using new nut, hold damper shaft with Allen
key and tighten nut to 57 Nm (42 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Note alignment of top mounting,
spring and damper dust cover.
10.Release and remove spring from compressor.
11.Clean mating face of top mounting plate.
12.Position damper assembly and align top
mounting to body, fit nuts and tighten to 45 Nm
(33 lbf.ft).
13. LH side: Position fusebox, fit nuts and tighten
to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
14. LH side: Connect positive and negative leads,
fit bolts and tighten to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
15. LH side: Connect multiplug to fusebox.
16. RH side: Position coolant reservoir and secure
with bolt.
17.Fit hub to damper, fit nuts and bolts and tighten
to 205 Nm (151 lbf.ft).
18.Clean anti-roll bar link taper and mating face.
19.Connect anti-roll bar link, fit new nut and tighten
to 55 Nm (41 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Use a spanner and an Allen key
to prevent ball joint rotating when undoing
link.
20.Clean track rod taper and mating face.
21.Connect track rod end to steering arm using
new nut and tighten nut to 55 Nm (41 lbf.ft).
22.Clean ABS sensor, smear sensor with an anti-
seize grease and fit sensor to hub.
CAUTION: Ensure ABS sensor is fully
located into hub, so that sensor touches
pole wheel teeth.
23.Position ABS harness and brake hose in
bracket and secure with clip.
24.Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm
(85 lbf.ft).
25.Remove stand and lower vehicle.
26.Connect battery earth lead.
Lower arm assembly
$% 60.35.02
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Remove road wheel.
3.Remove underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
4.Release stake in drive shaft nuts.
5.With an assistant applying brakes, remove and
discard drive shaft hub nut.
6.Remove clip securing brake hose to bracket on
damper.
7.Release ABS sensor harness and brake hose
from damper.
8.Release ABS sensor from hub.

INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS
76-3-14 REPAIRS
Fascia - up to 04MY
$% 76.46.23
Remove
1.Remove front console.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY.
2.Remove rotary coupler.
+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Rotary coupler - (SRS) air bag system.
3.Disconnect 4 multiplugs from wiper/indicator
switch.
4.Loosen clamping screw and remove wiper/
indicator switch.
5.Remove 2 screws from steering column lower
finisher and remove finisher.6.Open drivers glove box lid and remove fuse box
cover.
7.Disconnect 2 multiplugs from fusebox.
8.Close glove box.
9.Remove clock.
+ INSTRUMENTS, REPAIRS, Clock.
10.Remove both 'A' post upper trim finishers.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim finisher - 'A' post - upper -
renew.
11. Models without passenger airbag: Remove
fascia stowage box.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Stowage box - fascia.
12. Models with passenger airbag: Remove
passenger airbag.
+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - fascia - passenger - up to 04MY.

INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS
76-3-18 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Fit fascia and coin tray mats.
2.Fit immobilisation ECU to fascia and secure
with nuts.
3.Connect multiplug to immobilisation ECU.
4.Fit switch blank.
5.Fit glove box locks to fascia and secure with
screws.
6.Fit glove box and secure with screws.
7.Fit glove box lamp and mat.
8.Fit glove box lids and secure hinge pins.
9.Fit face level vents and seals to fascia.
10.Fit centre bracket and secure with screws.
11. Models without passenger airbag: Fit grab
handle and secure with nuts.
12.Fit instrument pack lower cover and secure with
screws.
13.Fit instrument pack to fascia and secure with
screws.
14.Fit fascia harness to fascia and secure with
clips.
15.Connect Lucars to glove box lamp and switch.
16.Connect multiplugs to mirror switch and
headlamp levelling switch.
17.Fit mirror switch and headlamp levelling switch.
18.Connect multiplugs to instrument pack.
19.Fit instrument pack upper cover and secure
with screws.
20.Connect multiplugs to switches on instrument
bezel finisher, fit bezel and secure with screws.
21.With assistance fit fascia to vehicle and secure
with bolts.22.Connect fascia harness multiplugs to main
harness.
23. Models with passenger airbag: Fit passenger
airbag.
+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - fascia - passenger - up to 04MY.
24. Models without passenger airbag: Fit fascia
stowage box.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Stowage box - fascia.
25.Fit 'A' post upper trim finishers.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim finisher - 'A' post - upper -
renew.
26.Fit clock.
+ INSTRUMENTS, REPAIRS, Clock.
27.Open drivers glove box lid and remove fuse box
cover.
28.Connect multiplugs to fusebox.
29.Fit fusebox cover and close glove box lid.
30.Fit steering column lower cover and secure with
screws.
31.Fit wiper/indicator switch and tighten clamping
screw.
32.Connect multiplugs to wiper/indicator switch.
33.Fit rotary coupler.
+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Rotary coupler - (SRS) air bag system.
34.Fit front console.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Console - front - up to 04MY.

INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS
REPAIRS 76-3-19
Fascia - from 04MY
$% 76.46.23
Remove
1.Remove instrument pack.
+ INSTRUMENTS, REPAIRS,
Instrument panel - from 04MY.
2.Remove the Radio/CD module.
+ IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT,
REPAIRS, Radio/CD - from 04MY.
3.Remove 4 screws securing heater controls to
centre console.
4.Remove rotary coupler.
+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Rotary coupler - (SRS) air bag system.
5.Disconnect 4 multiplugs from wiper/indicator
switch.6.Loosen clamping screw and remove wiper/
indicator switch.
7.Remove 2 screws from steering column lower
finisher and remove finisher.
8.Open drivers glove box lid and remove fuse box
cover.
9.

INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS
76-3-20 REPAIRS
10.Disconnect 2 multiplugs from fuse box.
11.Close glove box.
12.Remove clock.
+ INSTRUMENTS, REPAIRS, Clock.
13.Remove hazard warning switch.
+ DRIVER CONTROLS, REPAIRS,
Switch - hazard warning - from 04MY.
14.Remove both 'A' post upper trim finishers.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim finisher - 'A' post - upper -
renew.
15.Remove passenger airbag.
+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - fascia - passenger - from 04MY.
16.Disconnect 2 multiplugs from fascia harness.17.Remove 14 bolts securing fascia.
18.With assistance remove fascia.
NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if
component is removed for access only.
19.Disconnect 4 multiplugs from fascia switch
assembly.
20.Remove 4 switches from fascia switch carrier.
M76 4722
M76 4714

INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS
76-3-22 REPAIRS
29.Noting fitted position remove fascia harness
assembly.Refit
1.Fit and secure fascia harness.
2.Fit striker plate, secure with screws and adjust
if necessary.
3.Fit passenger side glove box assembly.
4.Fit face level air vents.
5.Fit and secure cruise switch carrier assembly to
fascia.
+ FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM -
PETROL, REPAIRS, Switch - engagement
(on/off) - from 04MY.
6.Fit glove box lids and secure hinge pins.
7.Connect mirror switch multiplug and fit switch
assembly to fascia.
8.Fit switches to fascia carrier and connect
multiplugs.
9.With assistance fit fascia to vehicle and secure
bolts to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
10.Connect fascia harness multiplugs to main
harness.
11.Fit passenger airbag.
+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Air bag - fascia - passenger - from 04MY.
12.Fit 'A' post upper trim finishers.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim finisher - 'A' post - upper -
renew.
13.Fit hazard warning switch.
+ DRIVER CONTROLS, REPAIRS,
Switch - hazard warning - from 04MY.
14.Fit clock.
+ INSTRUMENTS, REPAIRS, Clock.
15.Open drivers side glove box.
16.Fit Radio/CD module.
+ IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT,
REPAIRS, Radio/CD - from 04MY.
17.Fit fuse box cover and close glove box lid.
18.Fit steering column lower cover and secure with
screws.
19.Fit wiper/indicator switch and tighten clamping
screw.
20.Connect multiplugs to wiper/indicator switch.
21.Fit rotary coupler.
+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Rotary coupler - (SRS) air bag system.
22.Fit heater control to fascia and secure with
screws.
23.Fit instrument pack.
+ INSTRUMENTS, REPAIRS,
Instrument panel - from 04MY.
M76 4721

PANEL REPAIRS
WELDING PROCEDURES 77-2-15
WE LDING PROCEDURE S
ECU locations (3 door model shown, 5
door model similar)
1Central control unit (on forward side of
passenger compartment fusebox, behind
driver's glove box)
2RF Receiver (on top of instrument pack)
3Immobiliser ECU (rear of fascia)
4DCU (SRS on transmission tunnel below
heater)
5EAT ECU (inside Environmental 'E' box)
6ECM (inside 'E' box)
7Fuel Burning Heater (behind wheelarch liner)
'Diesel only'8Cooling Fan Ecu (rear of radiator housing) all
models except 1.8
9ABS ECU (RH side front of engine
compartment)
10Folding door mirror ECU (on transmission
tunnel under centre console)
11Window lift ECU (on driver `A` post)
12Cruise Control Interface ECU (under R/H seat)
13Cruise control ECU (under R/H seat)

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-30 REPAIRS
Front sidemember (complete)
In this procedure, the front sidemember closing
panel and the related crossmember to sidemember
gusset plate are replaced in conjunction with the front
sidemember.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Disconnect alternator.
3.Disconnect all ECUs.
4.Remove road wheel(s).
5.Remove underbelly panel.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
6.Remove front bumper valance.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper - assembly - front - up to 04MY.
7.Remove front bumper armature.
8.Remove radiator.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
REPAIRS, Radiator assembly.
9.Remove PAS fluid cooler.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Oil cooler -
Td4 & K1.8 models.
10.Remove headlamp.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp
assembly - up to 04MY.
11.Release wiring to headlamp and position aside.
12.Remove engine bay shield.
13.Remove front wheel arch liner.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Liner - front wheel arch.
14.Remove front suspension rear beam.
15.Remove engine and gearbox.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Engine and automatic gearbox - up to 03MY.
16.Remove PAS rack.
+ STEERING, REPAIRS, Power
steering rack.
17.Remove fascia.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Fascia - up to 04MY.
18. LH side: Remove front bumper LH support
bracket.
19. LH side: Remove LH engine mounting from
body.
20. LH side: Remove battery.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
21. LH side: Remove air intake hose.
22. LH side: Remove horn.
+ SECURITY, REPAIRS, Horn.
23. RH side: Remove front bumper RH support
bracket.24. RH side: Remove RH engine mounting from
body.
25. RH side: Remove windscreen washer
reservoir.
+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer.
26. Driver's side: Remove passenger
compartment fuse box.
27. Driver's side: Remove brake pedal box and
brake servo.
28. Driver's side: Remove clutch pedal box.
29.Remove treadplate from front door aperture.
Release front carpet and position aside.
30.Remove insulation pads from engine bulkhead.