
B-B Rear door to quarter panel upper 7.9 ± 1.5 N/A C-C Rocker panel finisher to rear door 4.0 ± 1.5 N/A D-D Rear door to roof panel 7.9 ± 1.5 N/A
Section Description Gap Profile A-A Luggage compartment lid to rear window glass 6.0 ± 1.5 N/A

1 Roof panel with sliding roof 2 Roof panel without sliding roof Time schedules, roof 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 for
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 Roof panel without sliding roof 18.6

Published: 11-May-2011
Roof Sheet Metal Repairs - Roof Panel Vehicles With: Sliding Roof Opening
Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. NOTE: The roof panel is manufactured from mild steel. The
roof panel is serviced as a separate weld-on panel.
2. The roof panel is replaced in conjunction with:
Headliner
Windshield
Rear window glass
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 both front seats.
For additional information, refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).

(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 roof opening panel frame.
For additional information, refer to: Roof Opening Panel Frame (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, 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. Position the roof opening panel front and rear drain hoses to one side.
21. Remove the driver and passenger side roof mouldings.
22. Drill out the spot welds.
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Roof Sheet Metal Repairs - Roof Panel Vehicles Without: Sliding Roof Opening
Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. NOTE: The roof panel is manufactured from mild steel. The
roof panel is serviced as a separate weld-on panel.
2. The roof panel is replaced in conjunction with:
Headliner
Windshield
Rear window glass
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 both front seats.
For additional information, refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).

(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.

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

Removal and Installation).
7. Remove the battery.
For additional information, refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
8. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
9. If the left-hand rear quarter panel is to be repaired, remove the
loadspace left-hand trim panel.
For additional information, refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel LH (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
10. If the right-hand rear quarter panel is to be repaired, remove the
auxiliary junction box (AJB).
For additional information, refer to: Auxiliary Junction Box (AJB) (418-00 Module Communications Network, Removal and Installation).
11. Remove any electrical components in the local area of repair to prevent
damage.
12. Remove the rear muffler.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Muffler (309-00C Exhaust System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation) /
Rear Muffler (309-00C Exhaust System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation) /
Rear Muffler (309-00C Exhaust System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
13. Remove the exhaust muffler and tailpipe heatshield.
14. Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
15. Remove the loadspace trim panel.
For additional information, refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
16. Remove the forced air extraction grille.
17. Release and lay aside the back panel and loadspace wiring harness.
18. Remove the luggage compartment lid weatherstrip.
19. Remove the rear bumper cover side retainer.
20. Remove the roof moulding.
21. Remove the headliner.
For additional information, refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
22. Remove the side air curtain module.
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