
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
77-2-28 REPAIRS
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 brake pipes to valance.
4.Fit ABS modulator.
+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Modulator unit
- ABS.
5.Fit PAS/ACE reservoir, refill fluids to correct
levelsand bleed ACE system.
+ FRONT SUSPENSION,
ADJUSTMENTS, ACE hydraulic system
bleeding.
+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS, Fluids.6.Fit air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.
7.Fit front wing.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Wing - front - up to 03MY.
8.Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
9.Connect battery leads, negative lead last.
M77 1743
M77 1690A

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-29
Valance upper assembly - RH
In this procedure, the front wing and the valance
outer reinforcement are replaced in conjunction with
the RH 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 battery.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
5.Remove battery tray.
6.Remove fuse box.
7.Release expansion tank from fixings and
position aside.
8.Release harness from valance and position
aside.
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 harness to valance.
2.Fit and secure expansion tank to fixings.
3.Fit fuse box.
4.Fit battery tray.
5.Fit battery.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
6.Fit front wing.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Wing - front - up to 03MY.
7.Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
8.Connect battery leads, negative lead last.
M77 1692A
M77 1750

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
REPAIRS 77-2-31
5.Fit air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
Td5, REPAIRS, Air filter assembly.
+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Air cleaner assembly.
6.Fit front wing.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Wing - front - up to 03MY.
7.Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
8.Connect battery leads, negative lead last.
Valance upper assembly (front section) -
RH
In this procedure, the front wing and the valance
outer reinforcement (front section) are replaced in
conjunction with the RH 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 battery.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
5.Remove battery tray.
6.Remove fuse box.
7.Release expansion tank from fixings and
position aside.
8.Release harness from valance and position
aside.

PANEL REPAIRS
77-2-32 REPAIRS
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 harness to valance.
2.Fit and secure expansion tank to fixings.
3.Fit fuse box.
4.Fit battery tray.
5.Fit battery.
+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Battery.
6.Fit front wing.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Wing - front - up to 03MY.
7.Connect leads/multiplug to alternator.
8.Connect battery leads, negative lead last.
Front valance assembly - RH
Remove
1.Disconnect battery eath lead.
2.Remove front bulkhead assembly.
+ PANEL REPAIRS, REPAIRS, Front
bulkhead assembly.
3.Remove engine compartment fusebox and
related wiring.
4.Remove radiator expansion tank from
mountings and position aside.
5. Petrol models: Remove cruise control
actuator mounting bracket.
6. Diesel models: Remove EGR modulator
mounting bracket.
7. RHD models: Remove brake servo.
+ BRAKES, REPAIRS, Servo - brake.
8.Remove brake pipes from valance assembly.
9.Remove RH road wheel.
10.Remove RH front mud flap.
11.Remove insulation pad from engine bulkhead.
12.Remove windscreen side finisher.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Side finisher - windscreen.
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 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 brake pipes to valance assembly.
M77 1693A
M77 1749
M77 1694A

PANEL REPAIRS
REPAIRS 77-2-37
Sill outer assembly
Remove
1.Disconnect both battery leads, negative lead
first.
2.Disconnect leads/multiplug from alternator.
3.Remove RH or LH front wing.
+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Wing - front - up to 03MY.
4.Remove RH or LH front door.
+ DOORS, REPAIRS, Door - front.
5.Remove RH or LH rear door.
+ DOORS, REPAIRS, Door - rear.
6.Remove RH or LH sill finisher.
7.Remove RH or LH 'A' post inner lower
finishers.
8.Remove RH or LH front seat.
+ SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - front.
9. LH side: Remove power amplifier and EAT
ECU.
+ IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT,
REPAIRS, Amplifier - power.
10. RH side: Remove CD autochanger.
+ IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT,
REPAIRS, CD autochanger.
11.Remove rear seats.
+ SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - rear.
12.Remove RH or LH front seat belt.
+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Seat belt - front.
13.Remove tread plates from front and rear door
apertures.
14.Release carpet and position aside.
15.Remove front and rear door aperture seals.
16.Release relevant wiring from 'A' post, 'B/C' post
and sill areas, and position aside.
17.Remove loadspace lower trim casing.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - side - loadspace.
18. RH side: Remove lower ACE accelerometer.
+ FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Accelerometer - ACE - lower.
19. LH side: Remove SLS air compressor unit.
+ REAR SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Compressor unit - air - SLS.
20. Models with rear A/C: Recover refrigerant
from A/C system and remove A/C pipes from
LH sill.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery,
recycling and recharging.
21.Remove 2 bolts securing body to chassis.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 2 bolts securing body to chassis and tighten
to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
2. Models with rear A/C: Fit A/C pipes to sill and
recharge A/C system.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery,
recycling and recharging.
3. LH side: Fit SLS air compressor unit.
+ REAR SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Compressor unit - air - SLS.
4. RH side: Fit lower ACE accelerometer.
+ FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Accelerometer - ACE - lower.
5.Fit loadspace lower trim casing.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Trim casing - side - loadspace.
6.Fit relevant wiring to 'A' post, 'B/C' post and sill
areas.
7.Fit front and rear door door aperture seals.
8.Fit carpet and secure into position.
9.Fit tread plates to front and rear door apertures.
10.Fit front seat belt.
+ RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS,
Seat belt - front.
11.Fit rear seats.
+ SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - rear.
12. LH side: Fit CD autochanger.
+ IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT,
REPAIRS, CD autochanger.
13. RH side: Fit power amplifier and EAT ECU.
+ IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT,
REPAIRS, Amplifier - power.
14.Fit front seat.
+ SEATS, REPAIRS, Seat - front.
15.Fit 'A' post inner lower finishers.
M77 1716A

HEATING AND VENTILATION
REPAIRS 80-23
14.Remove 2 screws securing matrix pipe bracket
to heater casing.
15.Remove screw securing pipe clamp to heater
casing and remove clamp.
16.Carefully remove matrix from heater.
Refit
1.Fit matrix into heater casing.
2.Fit screws securing pipe bracket to heater
casing.
3.Fit pipe clamp and secure with screw.
4.Fit heater ducts and secure with screws.
5.Position heater assembly to vehicle, ensure
heater coolant pipe grommet is correctly
located in bulkhead and secure with nuts and
bolt.
6.Fit radio coaxial cable behind heater pipes.
7.Fit console bracket and secure with screws.
8.Connect drain tubes to base of heater.
9.Fit blower unit to heater and secure to body
with nuts and bolt.
10.Connect harness multiplug to blower motor.
11.Fit facia assembly
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Fascia.
12.Connect heater hoses and secure with clips.
13. Diesel models: Fit engine cover and secure
with bolts.
14.Refill cooling system
l
+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td5,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
l
+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
Heater assembly - models with air
conditioning
$% 80.20.01.98
Remove
1.Drain cooling system.
l
+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
l
+ COOLING SYSTEM - Td5,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
2.Evacuate air conditioning system.
+ AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT
RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND
RECHARGING, Refrigerant recovery,
recycling and recharging.
3.Release 2 clips securing heater hoses to
heater and release hoses.
4.Remove 2 bolts securing air conditioning pipes
to evaporator, release pipes and discard 'O'
rings.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
5.Remove fascia.
+ INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS,
REPAIRS, Fascia.