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(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
6. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
7. Remove the windshield glass.
For additional information, refer to: Windshield Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
8. Remove the rear window glass.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
9. Remove the headliner.
For additional information, refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
10. Remove the driver and passenger side front scuff plate trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
11. Remove the driver and passenger side rear scuff plate trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
12. Remove the driver and passenger side air curtain modules.
For additional information, refer to: Side Air Curtain Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
13. Remove the rear seat backrest.
14. Remove the driver and passenger side rear safety belt retractors.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Safety Belt Retractor (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
15. Remove the rear center safety belt retractor.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Center Safety Belt Retractor (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
16. Remove the driver and passenger side RF filters.
17. Remove the diversity antenna module.
18. Remove the antenna.
For additional information, refer to: Navigation System Antenna (419-07 Navigation System, Removal and Installation).
19. Release and position the roof wiring harnesses to one side
20. Remove the driver and passenger side roof mouldings.
21. Drill out the spot welds.
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NOTE: The illustration may indicate either hand of the service panel, the opposite hand will be similar.
Item Description 1 Front fender 2 Front door 3 Rear door 4 Front door skin panel 5 Rear door skin panel 6 Quarter panel 7 Rocker panel 8 Rocker panel front section (cut from rocker panel) 9 Rocker panel rear section (cut from rocker panel) 10 Rocker panel inner reinforcement 11 Rocker panel and b-pillar outer panel 12 B-pillar reinforcement 13 B-pillar inner panel 14 A-pillar outer panel 15 A-pillar reinforcement 16 Fender apron panel 17 Fender apron panel closing panel Time schedules, side panels
The following information shows the total time taken to install single panels and complete assemblies. This time includes
removal of Mechanical, Electrical and Trim, (MET), items, plus paint times based on Metallic Clear Over Base Paint, (blends to
adjacent panels are not included).
The times shown were generated by Thatcham, (the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre), and are to be used as a guide
only.
Single panel times
Panel Description Hours Front fender L/H 8.9 Front fender R/H 9.1 Front door 8.8 Rear door 8.7 Front door skin panel 11.1 Rear door skin panel 10.8 Quarter panel L/H 23.2 Quarter panel R/H 24.2 Rocker panel L/H 19.6 Rocker panel R/H 19.9 Rocker panel front section L/H 18.5 Rocker panel front section R/H 18.8 Rocker panel rear section L/H 16.7 Rocker panel rear section R/H 16.8 Windshield glass remove and install 2.2 Rear window glass remove and install 1.7 Headliner remove and install 3.3 Instrument panel console remove and install 5.3 Combination panel replacement times
The following panel combination times show the total time to remove/install body panels, MET items and paint times based on
Metallic Clear Over Base Paint process, (blends to adjacent panels are not included).
Combination panel times
Panel Description Hours Front fender Front door Total Time L/H 12.7
R/H 12.9 Combination panel times
Panel Description Hours Rear door Quarter panel Rear window glass remove and install Headliner remove and install Total Time L/H 29.0
R/H 30.00
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(100-00 General Information, Description and Operation) /
Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation) /
Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection, Description and Operation) /
Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
6. Remove the instrument panel console.
For additional information, refer to: Instrument Panel Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
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(100-00 General Information, Description and Operation) /
Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation) /
Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection, Description and Operation) /
Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
4. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
5. Remove the fender apron panel.
For additional information, refer to: Fender Apron Panel (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
6. Remove the A-pillar outer panel.
For additional information, refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side
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(100-00 General Information, Description and Operation) /
Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation) /
Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection, Description and Operation) /
Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
4. Remove the front seat.
For additional information, refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
6. Remove the rear seat cushion.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
7. Remove the front and rear door weatherstrips.
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and Installation).
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
6. Remove the right-hand and left-hand front scuff plate trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
7. Remove the front and rear door weatherstrips.
8. Remove the right-hand and left-hand rear scuff plate trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
9. Remove the headliner.
For additional information, refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
10. Remove the side air curtain module.
For additional information, refer to: Side Air Curtain Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
11. Remove the rear seat cushion.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
12. Remove the rear seat backrest.
13. Release and position the roof wiring harness to one side.
14. Remove the roof moulding.
15. Remove the cowl side trim panel.
For additional information, refer to: Cowl Side Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
16. Remove the front safety belt retractor.
For additional information, refer to: Front Safety Belt Retractor (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
17. Remove the B-pillar side impact sensor.
For additional information, refer to: B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
18. Remove the C-pillar side impact sensor.
For additional information, refer to: C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
19. Release and position the floor covering to one side.
20. Release and position the inner rocker panel wiring harness to one side.
21. Remove the rear wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
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(100-00 General Information, Description and Operation) /
Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation) /
Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection, Description and Operation) /
Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
4. Remove the front seat.
For additional information, refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
6. Remove the rear seat cushion.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
7. Remove the front and rear door weatherstrips.
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(100-00 General Information, Description and Operation) /
Body Repairs (501-25A Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation) /
Corrosion Protection (501-25B Body Repairs - Corrosion Protection, Description and Operation) /
Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
4. Remove the front seat.
For additional information, refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
6. Remove the rear seat cushion.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
7. Remove the front and rear door weatherstrips.