
NOTE: The illustration may indicate either hand of the service panel, the opposite hand will be similar.
Item Description 1 Front bumper cover 2 Front bumper 3 Front fender 4 Hood 5 Hood hinge 6 Hood latch panel 7 Hood latch panel mounting bracket 8 Front fender support bracket 9 Fender apron panel front extension 10 Fender mounting plate 11 Hood strut mounting bracket 12 Front wheelhouse section 13 Front bumper mounting 14 Front side member 15 Front side member section 16 Front side member closing panel 17 Front side member closing panel section 18 Front side member & suspension top mount assembly 19 Fender apron panel 20 Fender apron panel front section 21 Fender apron panel closing panel Time schedules, front end
The following information shows the total time taken to replace 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 Hood 7.4 Front bumper cover 7.8 Front fender L/H 8.9 Front Fender R/H 9.1 Hood latch panel 6.6 Instrument panel console remove and install 5.3 Engine and suspension assembly remove and install 9.3 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 Hood Hood hinge L/H and R/H Front bumper cover Front bumper Front fender Hood latch panel Hood latch panel mounting bracket Front fender support bracket Total Time L/H 23.5
R/H 23.6 Combination panel times
Panel Description Hours Hood Hood hinge L/H and R/H Front bumper cover Front bumper Front fender L/H and R/H Hood latch panel Hood latch panel mounting bracket L/H and R/H Front fender support bracket L/H and R/H Total Time 26.8 www.JagDocs.com

Hood Hood hinge L/H and R/H Front bumper cover Front bumper Front fender Hood latch panel Front fender support bracket Fender apron panel Fender apron panel closing panel Front side member & suspension top mount assembly Fender mounting plate Front fender lower mounting Engine and suspension assembly remove and install Instrument panel console remove and install Total Time L/H 44.3
R/H 44.5 Combination panel times
Panel Description Hours Hood Hood hinge L/H and R/H Front bumper cover Front bumper Front fender L/H and R/H Hood latch panel Front fender support bracket L/H and R/H Fender apron panel L/H and R/H Fender apron panel closing panel L/H and R/H Front side member & suspension top mount assembly L/H and R/H Fender mounting plate L/H and R/H Front fender lower mounting L/H and R/H Engine and suspension assembly remove and install Instrument panel console remove and install Total Time 57.6 Combination panel times
Panel Description Hours Hood Hood hinge L/H and R/H Front bumper cover Front bumper Front fender Hood latch panel Front fender support bracket Front bumper mounting Front side member section Front side member closing panel section Total Time L/H 28.0
R/H 28.1 Combination panel times
Panel Description Hours Hood Hood hinge L/H and R/H Front bumper cover Front bumper Front fender Hood latch panel Front fender support bracket Front fender support bracket mounting Front fender lower mounting Front bumper mounting Front side member Front side member closing panel Front wheelhouse section Engine and suspension assembly remove and install Total Time L/H 37.6
R/H 37.4

Published: 11-May-2011
Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Fender Apron Closing Panel Front Section
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. NOTE: The fender apron closing panel front section is
manufactured from mild steel.
The fender apron closing panel front section is cut from the
fender apron panel closing service panel.
2. The fender apron closing panel front section is replaced in conjunction
with:
Front bumper cover
Hood
Front fender
Hood latch panel
Fender apron panel front extension
Fender apron panel front section
3. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see
the following:
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (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 fender apron panel front section.
For additional information, refer to: Fender Apron Panel Front Section (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
6. NOTE: Make sure the section is cut to cater for the extent
of damage and to allow a minimum 50mm staggered joint
with the fender apron panel front section.
Cut the front section from the fender apron panel closing
service panel.

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Fender Apron Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal Published: 11-May-2011
1. NOTE: The fender apron panel is manufactured from mild
steel.
The fender apron panel is serviced as a separate weld-on
panel.
2. The fender apron panel is replaced in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Front fender
Fender apron panel closing panel
Hood
Hood hinge
Hood strut mounting bracket
Fender mounting plate
3. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see
the following:
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (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 hood.
For additional information, refer to: Hood (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
5. Remove the hood hinge.
6. Remove the fender apron panel closing panel.
For additional information, refer to: Fender Apron Panel Closing Panel (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
7. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
8. Remove the windshield wiper motor and linkage.
For additional information, refer to: Windshield Wiper Motor (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
9. Remove the ECM (engine control module).
For additional information, refer to: Engine Control Module (ECM)
(303-14A, Removal and Installation) /
Engine Control Module (ECM) (303-14B Electronic Engine Controls - V6 3.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation) /
Engine Control Module (ECM) (303-14C, Removal and Installation). www.JagDocs.com

Published: 11-May-2011
Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Fender Apron Panel Closing Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. NOTE: The fender apron panel closing panel is
manufactured from mild steel.
The fender apron panel closing panel is serviced as a
separate weld-on panel.
2. The fender apron panel closing panel is replaced in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Front fender
3. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see
the following:
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (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 fender.
For additional information, refer to: Front Fender (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
6. Remove the pedestrian protection hood actuator.
For additional information, refer to: Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator LH (501-20C Pedestrian Protection System, Removal and Installation) / Pedestrian Protection Hood Actuator RH (501-20C Pedestrian Protection System, Removal and Installation).
7. Remove the secondary bulkhead panel.
For additional information, refer to: Secondary Bulkhead Panel LH - 3.0L NA V6 - AJ27 (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation) / Secondary Bulkhead Panel RH - 3.0L NA V6 - AJ27 (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
8. Remove the pedestrian protection actuator bracket.
9. Release and position the fuse box to one side.
10. Release and position the wiring harness to one side.

Published: 11-May-2011
Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Fender Apron Panel Front Section
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. NOTE: The fender apron panel front section is
manufactured from mild steel.
The fender apron panel front section is cut from the fender
apron service panel.
2. The fender apron panel front section is replaced in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Hood
Front fender
Hood latch panel
Fender apron panel front extension
Fender apron closing panel front section
3. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see
the following:
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (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. NOTE: Make sure the fender apron closing panel front section is cut to
allow a minimum 50mm staggered joint with the fender apron panel
front section.
Remove the fender apron closing panel front section.
For additional information, refer to: Fender Apron Closing Panel Front Section (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Bumper Mounting
Removal and Installation
Removal Published: 11-May-2011
1. NOTE: The front bumper mounting is manufactured from
High Strength Low Alloy steel, 350MPa, (HSLA350).
The front bumper mounting is serviced as a separate
weld-on panel, it is also serviced on the front side member
& suspension top mount assembly.
2. The front bumper mounting is replaced in conjunction with:
Front bumper cover
Front bumper
Hood latch panel
3. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see
the following:
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (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 hood latch panel.
For additional information, refer to: Hood Latch Panel (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
6. Drill out the spot welds.
7. Separate the joints and remove the old panel.

(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 battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
5. Remove the front bumper cover.
For additional information, refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
6. Remove the fender splash shield.
For additional information, refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
7. If the right-hand front fender is to be repaired, remove the windshield
washer reservoir.
For additional information, refer to: Windshield Washer Reservoir (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
8. Remove the headlamp assembly.
For additional information, refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
9. Remove the rocker panel outer moulding.
10. Remove the front fender.