Publ is hed: 11-May-2011
Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - B-Pillar Outer Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal
CAUTION: The B-Pillar outer panel must be MIG slot brazed to the B-Pillar reinforcement, which is BH300, (Bake
Hardened steel) and the rocker panel inner reinforcement, which is DP600, (Dual Phase steel). MIG plug we lds / spot
we lds, must not be used.
• NOTE: The B-Pillar outer panel is serviced as a separate weld-on panel.
• NOTE: There is an NVH element attached inside this panel, it is not serviced on the new panel. If damaged, a new
element will be required.
• NOTE: If the B-Pillar outer is replaced without the B-Pillar reinforcement, the upper section butt joint can be made lower
down the pillar if required.
1. The B-Pillar out er panel is replaced in conjunct ion wit h:
Front door
Rear door
Headliner
2. Fo r a d d i t i o na l i nf o rma t i o n re l a t i ng t o t hi s re p a i r p ro ce d ure
please see the following:
Fo r a d d i t i o na l i nf o rma t i o n, re f e r t o : Body and Frame
(501-26
Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance
Checks, Description and Operation) /
St a nd a rd W o rks ho p P ra ct i ce s
(100-00 Ge ne ra l I nf o rma t i o n,
Description and Operation).
3. Remove the front door.
Fo r a d d i t i o na l i nf o rma t i o n, re f e r t o : Front Door
(501-03 Body
Closures, Removal and Installation).
4. Remove the rear door.
Fo r a d d i t i o na l i nf o rma t i o n, re f e r t o : Rear Door
(501-03 Body
Closures, Removal and Installation).
5. Remove t he upper and l ower door hi nges from t he B-Pi l lar, 4 x
bolts.
6. Remove the front door striker from the B-Pillar.
7. Remove the front seat.
Fo r a d d i t i o na l i nf o rma t i o n, re f e r t o : Front Seat
(501-10
Seating, Removal and Installation).
8. Remove the rear seat cushion.
Fo r a d d i t i o na l i nf o rma t i o n, re f e r t o : Rear Seat Cushion
(501-10
Seating, Removal and Installation).
9. Remove the front safety belt retractor.
Fo r a d d i t i o na l i nf o rma t i o n, re f e r t o : Front Safety Belt Retractor
(501-20A Safe t y Bel t Sys t em, Removal and Ins t al l at i on).
10. Remove t he headli ner.
Fo r a d d i t i o na l i nf o rma t i o n, re f e r t o : Headliner - Vehicles
Without: Tilting Roof Opening Panel (501-05 Int eri or Tri m and
Ornamentation, Removal and Installation) /
Headliner - Vehicles With: Tilting Roof Opening Panel
(501-05
Int erior Trim and Ornamentat ion, Removal and Installat ion).
11. Remove the RH & LH rocker panel inner trims.
12. Remove the B-Pillar side impact sensor.
Fo r a d d i t i o na l i nf o rma t i o n, re f e r t o : B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor
(501-20B Suppl ement al Res t rai nt Sys t em, Removal and
Installation).
13. Re mo ve t he s i d e a i r curt a i n mo d ul e .
Fo r a d d i t i o na l i nf o rma t i o n, re f e r t o : Si d e A i r Curt a i n Mo d ul e
(501-20B Suppl ement al Res t rai nt Sys t em, Removal and
Installation).
14. Remove the roof moulding, front and rear sections.
15. Remove the rocker panel outer moulding.
16. Release and lay aside the front carpet section.
17. Re mo ve t he re a r ca rp e t s e ct i o n.
18. Release and lay aside the wiring harness along the B-Pillar
i nne r a nd i nne r ro cke r p a ne l .
Fo r a d d i t i o na l i nf o rma t i o n, re f e r t o : Front Safety Belt Retractor(501-20A Safe t y Bel t Sys t em, Removal and Ins t al l at i on).
22. Re mo ve t he re a r ca rp e t s e ct i o n.
23. Release and lay aside the front carpet section.
24. Remove the B-Pillar side impact sensor.
Fo r a d d i t i o na l i nf o rma t i o n, re f e r t o : B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor
(501-20B Suppl ement al Res t rai nt Sys t em, Removal and
Installation).
25. Remove the C-Pillar side impact sensor.
Fo r a d d i t i o na l i nf o rma t i o n, re f e r t o : C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor
(501-20B Suppl ement al Res t rai nt Sys t em, Removal and
Installation).
26. Release and lay aside the bulkhead inner insulation.
27. Release and lay aside the wiring harness along the inner
ro cke r p a ne l .
28. Saw cut the old panel at its joints with the A-Pillar, B-Pillar
and quart er panel, ens uring t here is an allowance for t he
new panel to overlap. Use the new panel for reference.
29. Mill out the spot welds.
30. Separate the joints and remove the old panel.
Installation
1. Offer up and align the new panel and clamp into position,
overlapping the old panel remaining on the vehicle.
2. Saw cut t hrough t he new and old panels at t he A-Pillar,
B-Pillar and quarter panel, where the MIG butt joints are to
be made.
3. Remove the new panel and the old remnants.
Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector. 6.
Rel eas e t he cat al ys t monit or sens or wiri ng harness . 7.
8. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
Disconnect both front stabilizer bar links from the lower suspension arm. 8.
6.
Repeat the above procedure on the opposite hand. 7.
8.
Repeat the above procedure on the opposite hand. 9.
10.
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle
stands.
Raise and support the vehicle. 10.
Remove both rear wheels and tires.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire
(204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and
Installation). 11.
If installed, remove the rear suspension height sensor.
Refer to: Rear Suspension Height Sensor
(204-05 Vehi cl e Dynami c
Suspension, Removal and Installation). 12.
Remove the rear muffler.
Refer to: Exhaus t Sys t em
(309-00B Exhaus t Sys t em - TD4 2.2L
Diesel, Removal and Installation). 13.
1. CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
Clean the component mating faces.
With assistance, install the subframe.With assistance, align and secure the differential.Tighten the rear bolts.
Torque: 110 Nm
Tighten the front bolts.
Torque: 175 Nm
1.
2.
CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
Align the suspension arms to the subframe and install the bolts, do
not fully tighten at this stage. 2.
Using the special tool, support the subframe. 3.
Connect the transmission breather lines. 4.
5. CAUTIONS:
Make sure that no components catch.
Make sure that new bolts are installed.
With assistance, position the subframe to the body and tighten the
bolts.
Torque: 175 Nm
5.
6.
CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
Install the stabilizer clamp bolts, but do not tighten fully at this
stage. 6.
Connect the Active On-demand Coupling module electrical connector. 7.
Re mo ve t he p o we rt ra i n j a ck.
General Equi pment : P o w e rt ra i n Ja ck
8.
9.
CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
Install the trailing arm to body brackets.
Torque: 110 Nm9.
10.
CAUTION: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted
and is correctly located.
Clean the component mating faces.
Install the brake caliper anchor plate.
Torque: 110 Nm
Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
10.
Secure the wheel speed sensor and lead.
11.
Torque: 5 NmSecure the lead in the clips.Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
LH side: Connect the ride height sensor electrical connector. 12.
Position and secure the rear shock absorbers.
Install both mass dampers.
Torque: 25 Nm
Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
13.
14. CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are
installed.
Clean the component mating faces.
Connect the driveshaft to the rear flange.
Torque: 40 Nm
14.
Install the parking brake cables to the guide tubes. 15.
Connect the parking brake cables. 16.
Adjust the parking brake.
Refer to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment
(206-05 Parki ng Brake and
Act uat i on, General Procedures ). 17.
Install the rear muffler.
Refer to: Exhaus t Sys t em
(309-00B Exhaus t Sys t em - TD4 2.2L
Diesel, Removal and Installation). 18.
Install the rear quarter trim panels.
Refer to: Rear Quarter Trim Panel
(501-05 Int eri or Tri m and
Ornament at i on, Removal and Ins t al lat i on). 19.
Install the rear suspension height sensor.
Refer to: Rear Suspension Height Sensor
(204-05 Vehi cl e Dynami c
Suspension, Removal and Installation). 20.
Install the wheels and tires.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire
(204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and
Installation). 21.
Contents
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Quick start
QUICK START ................................................... 7
Filling station information
FILLING STATION INFORMATION................... 33
Introduction
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY .................................... 35
LABEL LOCATIONS ......................................... 35
HEALTH AND SAFETY ..................................... 36
DATA RECORDING.......................................... 37
DISABILITY MODIFICATIONS ......................... 37
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ............................ 37
Keys and remote controls
USING THE KEY .............................................. 40
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO
FREQUENCIES ................................................ 40
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ..................... 41
Locks
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING ............................ 44
Alarm
ARMING THE ALARM ..................................... 45
DISARMING THE ALARM ............................... 46
Seats
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION ............ 47
MANUAL SEATS ............................................. 48
ELECTRIC SEATS ............................................ 49
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................................ 51
REAR SEATS................................................... 51
HEATED SEATS............................................... 53
Seat belts
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ............................ 54
SEAT BELT REMINDER ................................... 55
FASTENING THE SEAT BELTS ........................ 56
SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT................. 56
USING SEAT BELTS DURI NG PREGNANCY .... 57
Supplementary restraints system
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ............................ 58
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ............................... 61
DISABLING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG ........... 62
AIRBAG SERVICE INFORMATION ................... 63
Child safety
CHILD SEATS ................................................. 64
BOOSTER CUSHIONS ..................................... 66
ISOFIX ANCHOR POINTS................................ 67
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ................................... 69
Steering wheel
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL .............. 70
AUDIO CONTROL ........................................... 70
Lighting
LIGHTING CONTROL ...................................... 72
FRONT FOG LAMPS........................................ 72
REAR FOG LAMPS.......................................... 73
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS....................... 73
HEADLAMP LEVELLING ................................. 73
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS...................... 74
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) . 74
DIRECTION INDICATORS ............................... 75
INTERIOR LAMPS .......................................... 76
APPROACH LAMPS ........................................ 76
CHANGING A BULB ........................................ 77
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART ........................ 86
Wipers and washers
WINDSCREEN WIPERS .................................. 87
RAIN SENSOR ................................................ 87
WINDSCREEN WASHERS............................... 88
HEADLAMP WASHERS................................... 88
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS ........ 89
ADJUSTING THE WINDSCREEN WASHER JETS .
89
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES .................... 90
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES.................... 90
Windows and mirrors
ELECTRIC WINDOWS ..................................... 93
EXTERIOR MIRRORS ..................................... 94
ELECTRIC EXTERIOR MIRRORS .................... 95
INTERIOR MIRROR ........................................ 96
Instruments
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW .................. 97
Information displays
TRIP COMPUTER ........................................... 99
INFORMATION MESSAGES ............................ 99
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Quick start
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Wipers and washers
Windscreen wipers
1. Intermittent wipe/rain sensor
2. Low speed wipe
3. High speed wipe
4. Single wipe - pull down and release to
operate
5. Rotate control to adjust speed of
intermittent wipe or sensitivity of rain
sensor
Windscreen washer Push the button on the end of the
lever to operate the windscreen
washer.
Rear wiper and washer
Pull the lever to position 6 for intermittent
operation of the rear wiper. Pull and hold the
lever in position 7 to operate the rear washer
and wiper.
Exterior lighting
Exterior lamps master switch
1. Exterior lamps off
2. Side lamps
3. Headlamps
4. Autolamps
• With the switch in AUTO and the engine
running or ignition on, a sensor
monitors the exterior light levels and will
automatically switch the side lamps and
dipped headlamps on and off as
required.
5. Headlamp levelli ng control (Halogen
headlamps)
6. Rear fog lamps
7. Front fog lamps
8. Facia illumination dimmer control 5
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