To perform this operation, the inner panel and the corresponding brackets for connecting the front side member to the cross member are replaced together with the front side member.
Dismantling
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Disconnect all electronic units.
3. Remove the wheel(s).
4. Remove the lower engine protection shield.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Lower engine protection shield.
5. Remove the front bumper.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Front bumper assembly - for cars up to model year 2004.
6. Remove the radiator.
COOLING SYSTEM: MOD. K, KV6 engine, REPAIR WORK, Radiator assembly.
7. Remove the power steering fluid cooler.
STEERING, Steering gear, Power steering fluid cooler (for models with Td4 or K1.8 engine).
8. Remove the headlight.
LIGHTING, Headlight Assembly - Models Before 2004 Model Year, Headlight Assembly - Models Before 2004 Model Year.
9. Release the headlight wiring harness and move it to the side.
10. Remove the engine compartment splash guard.
11. Remove the front wheel arch liner.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Front mudguard.
12. Left side: Remove the left bumper bracket.
13. Left side: Remove the engine control module (ECM).
14. Left side: Remove the battery tray.
ENGINE STARTING AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Support tray - battery.
15. Left side: Remove the air filter.
16. Left side: Remove the air duct.
17. Left side: Remove the horn.
SECURITY SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Sound signal.
18. Right side: Remove the right bumper bracket.
19. Right side: Remove the windshield washer reservoir.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIR WORK, Reservoir - washer.
20. Right side: Remove the generator.
ENGINE STARTING AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Generator - KV6.
21. Right side: Remove the power steering pump.
STEERING, Steering gear, Power steering pump (models with KV6 engine).
Repair works
1. Remove damaged panels, prepare joint edges and install new panels in accordance with the Body Panel Repair Rules. Punch or drill holes in the panel to be installed for the plug weld, as shown in the figure.
Assembly
1. Left side: Set the horn.
SECURITY SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Sound signal.
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2. Left side: Install the air duct.
3. Left side: Install the air filter.
4. Left side: Reinstall the battery tray. Do not connect the negative battery terminal.
ENGINE STARTING AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Support tray - battery.
5. Left side: Install the Engine Control Module (ECM).
6. Left side: Install the left bumper bracket.
7. Right side: Install the power steering pump.
STEERING, Steering gear, Power steering pump (models with KV6 engine).
8. Right side: Install the generator in place.
ENGINE STARTING AND BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM, REPAIR WORK, Generator - KV6.
9. Right side: Install the windshield washer reservoir.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS, REPAIR WORK, Reservoir - washer.
10. Right side: Install the right bumper bracket.
11. Reinstall the front wheel arch liner.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Front mudguard.
12. Install the engine compartment splash guard.
13. Install the headlight.
LIGHTING, Headlight Assembly - Models Before 2004 Model Year, Headlight Assembly - Models Before 2004 Model Year.
14. Secure the headlight wiring harness.
15. Install the power steering fluid cooler.
STEERING, Steering gear, Power steering fluid cooler (for models with Td4 or K1.8 engine).
16. Install the radiator.
COOLING SYSTEM: MOD. K, KV6 engine, REPAIR WORK, Radiator assembly.
17. Reinstall the front bumper.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Front bumper assembly - for cars up to model year 2004.
18. Reinstall the lower engine protection shield.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Lower engine protection shield.
19. Connect all electronic units.
20. Connect the negative battery terminal.
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