
PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-2 REPLACEMENT PANELS
Front end inner panels
1Bonnet locking platform
2Headlamp mounting panels
3Front crossmember
4Front bulkhead assembly

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-21
REPAIRS
Front bulkhead assembly
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3.Remove front wing.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Wing - front - up to 03MY.
4.Remove washer reservoir.
+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer - up to 03MY.
5. Models with A/C: Remove condensor.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
6. Diesel models: Remove gearbox fluid cooler.
7.Remove RH and LH headlamps.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
8.Release headlamp levelling motors and
position aside.
9.Release headlamp wiring and position aside.
10.Remove battery.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
11.Remove battery tray.
12.Remove air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
13.Remove 2 earth leads from LH of front
bulkhead.
14.Remove RH horn.
+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN,
REPAIR, Vehicle horn.
15. Models with A/C: Release and remove A/C
pipes.
16.Remove RH and LH crush cans.
17.Remove bonnet release cable.
18.Support bonnet in open position
19.Remove bonnet locking mechanism.
20.Remove VIN plate.
21.Remove 2 bolts securing front bulkhead
assembly to chassis.
22.Remove centre braces.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.
Refit
1.Fit centre braces.
2.Fit 2 bolts securing bulkhead to chassis and
tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
3.Fit VIN plate.
4.Fit bonnet locking mechanism.
5.Fit bonnet release cable.
6.Fit crush cans.
7. Models with A/C: Fit A/C pipes.
8.Fit RH horn.
+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN,
REPAIR, Vehicle horn.
9.Fit 2 earth leads to LH of front bulkhead.
10.Fit air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
11.Fit battery tray.
12.Fit battery. Do not connect leads.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
13.Fit headlamp wiring and headlamp levelling
motors.
14.Fit RH and LH headlamps.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
15. Diesel models: Fit gearbox fluid cooler.
16. Models with A/C: Fit condensor.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
17.Fit washer reservoir.
+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer - up to 03MY.

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-22 REPAIRS
18.Fit front wing.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Wing - front - up to 03MY.
19.Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
20.Connect battery leads, negative lead last.Bonnet locking platform
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3.Remove front bumper assembly.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper assembly - front.
4. Models with A/C: Remove condensor.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
5. Diesel models: Remove gearbox fluid cooler.
6.Remove RH and LH headlamps.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
7.Remove RH and LH repeater lamps.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Lamp - front
repeater.
8.Release headlamp wiring and position aside.
9.Remove battery.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
10.Remove battery tray.
11.Remove air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
12.Remove RH horn.
+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN,
REPAIR, Vehicle horn.
13.Remove bonnet release cable.
14.Support bonnet in open position
15.Remove bonnet locking mechanism.
16.Remove VIN plate.
17.Remove centre braces.

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-23
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.
Refit
1.Fit centre braces.
2.Fit VIN plate.
3.Fit bonnet locking mechanism.
4.Fit bonnet release cable.
5.Fit RH horn.
+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN,
REPAIR, Vehicle horn.
6.Fit air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
7.Fit battery tray.
8.Fit battery. Do not connect leads.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
9.Fit headlamp wiring.
10.Fit RH and LH repeater lamps.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Lamp - front
repeater.
11.Fit RH and LH headlamps.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
12. Diesel models: Fit gearbox fluid cooler.
13. Models with A/C: Fit condensor.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
14.Fit bumper assembly.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bumper assembly - front.
15.Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
16.Connect battery leads, negative lead last.
Front cross member
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3.Remove washer reservoir.
+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer - up to 03MY.
4. Models with A/C: Remove condensor.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
5. Diesel models: Remove gearbox fluid cooler.
6.Remove RH and LH headlamps.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
7.Release headlamp levelling motors and
position aside.
8.Release headlamp wiring and position aside.
9.Remove RH horn.
+ ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN,
REPAIR, Vehicle horn.
10. Models with A/C: Release and remove A/C
pipes.
11.Remove RH and LH crush cans.
12.Remove 2 bolts securing front bulkhead
assembly to chassis.
13.Remove centre braces.
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.

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-26 REPAIRS
Headlamp mounting panel - LH
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3.Remove washer reservoir.
+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer - up to 03MY.
4. Models with A/C: Remove condensor.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
5. Diesel models: Remove gearbox fluid cooler.
6.Remove headlamp.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
7.Remove repeater lamp.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Lamp - front
repeater.
8.Release headlamp levelling motor and position
aside.
9.Release headlamp wiring and position aside.
10.Remove air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
11.Remove 2 earth leads from LH of front
bulkhead.
12.Release and remove A/C pipes.
13.Remove crush can.
14.Remove bonnet release cable.
15.Remove 2 bolts securing front bulkhead
assembly to chassis.
16.Remove centre brace.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.
Refit
1.Fit centre brace.
2.Fit 2 bolts securing bulkhead to chassis and
tighten bolts to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
3.Fit bonnet release cable.
4.Fit crush can.
5. Models with A/C: Fit A/C pipes.
6.Fit 2 earth leads to LH of front bulkhead.
7.Fit air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
8.Fit battery tray.
9.Fit headlamp wiring and headlamp levelling
motors.
10.Fit repeater lamp.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Lamp - front
repeater.

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-27
11.Fit headlamp.
+ LIGHTING, REPAIRS, Headlamp - up
to 03MY.
12. Diesel models: Fit gearbox fluid cooler.
13. Models with A/C: Fit condensor.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REPAIRS,
Condenser.
14.Fit washer reservoir.
+ WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIRS,
Reservoir - washer - up to 03MY.
15.Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
16.Connect battery leads, negative lead last.
Valance upper assembly - LH
In this procedure, the front wing, the valance outer
reinforcement and the bonnet alarm switch mounting
bracket are replaced in conjunction with the LH
valance upper assembly.
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3.Remove front wing.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Wing - front - up to 03MY.
4.Remove air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.
5.Remove PAS/ACE reservoir.
6.Remove ABS modulator.
+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Modulator unit
- ABS.
7.Remove brake pipes from valance.
8.Release harness from valance and position
aside.
9. Models with A/C: Depressurise A/C system
and remove pipes from valance.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery,
recycling and recharging.

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-30 REPAIRS
Valance upper assembly (front section) -
LH
In this procedure, the front wing, the valance outer
reinforcement (front section) and the bonnet alarm
switch mounting bracket are replaced in conjunction
with the LH valance upper assembly (front section).
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3.Remove front wing.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Wing - front - up to 03MY.
4.Remove air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
5.Remove PAS/ACE reservoir.
6.Remove ABS modulator.
+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Modulator unit
- ABS.
7.Release harness from valance and position
aside.
8. Models with A/C: Depressurise A/C system
and remove pipes from valance.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery,
recycling and recharging.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.
Refit
1. Models with A/C: Fit A/C pipes and recharge
A/C system.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery,
recycling and recharging.
2.Fit harness to valance.
3.Fit ABS modulator.
+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Modulator unit
- ABS.
4.Fit PAS/ACE reservoir and refill fluids to correct
levels.
+ FRONT SUSPENSION,
ADJUSTMENTS, ACE hydraulic system
bleeding.
+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS, Fluids.
M77 1744
M77 1689A

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-34 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Fit windscreen side finisher.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Side finisher - windscreen.
2.Fit insulation pad to engine bulkhead.
3.Fit front mud flap.
4.Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103
lbf.ft).
5.Fit wiring harness to valance assembly.
6. Models with A/C: Fit A/C pipes to valance
assembly.
7.Fit PAS/ACE reservoir.
8.Fit brake pipes to valance assembly.
9. LHD models: Fit brake servo.
+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Servo - brake.
10.Fit ABS modulator unit.
+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Modulator unit
- ABS.
11.Fit front bulkhead assembly.
+ PANEL REPAIRS, REPAIRS, Front
bulkhead assembly.
12.Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
13.Connect battery leads, negative lead last.
'A' post assembly
In this procedure, the front wing and the valance
outer reinforcement (rear section) are replaced in
conjunction with the 'A' post assembly. The dash side
assembly can also be replaced in this procedure if
required.
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3.Remove bonnet.
4.Remove front wing.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Wing - front - up to 03MY.
5.Remove RH or LH front door.
+ DOORS, REPAIRS, Door - front.
6.Remove RH or LH sill finisher.
7.Remove windscreen.
+ SCREENS, REPAIRS, Windscreen.
8. Diesel models: Remove ECM.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Engine control module
(ECM).
9.Remove RH or LH 'A' post inner finishers and
disconnect speaker multiplug (if fitted).
10.Release sunroof drain tube and position aside.
11.Remove RH or LH front seat.
+ SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - front.
12. RH side: Remove CD autochanger.
+ IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT,
REPAIRS, CD autochanger.
13.Remove fascia.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Fascia.
14. Driver's side: Remove steering column
support bracket.
15.Remove relevant wiring from 'A' post.
16.Remove tread plate from front door aperture.
17.Release front carpet and position aside.
18.Remove front door aperture seal.
19.Remove engine bulkhead insulation.