In this operation, the lower outer side panel is replaced together with the threshold reinforcement.
Dismantling
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the generator.
3. Disconnect all electronic units.
4. Remove the wheel(s).
5. Remove the front fender.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Front wing.
6. Remove the front door.
DOORS, Removing the front door assembly to provide access to other components, installing the front door, Removing the front door assembly to provide access to other components, installing the front door.
7. Remove the front seat.
SEATS, REPAIR WORK, Front seat.
8. Remove the rear seat.
SEATS, REPAIR WORK, Rear left seat.
SEATS, REPAIR WORK, Rear right seat.
9. Remove the front door sill trim.
10. Remove the door frame seal.
11. Remove the rear side trim panel.
INTERIOR TRIM PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Rear side decorative panel for a 3-door car.
12. Release the floor mat from the inner sill panel and move it to the side.
13. Release the cable harness from the inner sill panel and move it to the side.
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.
Installation
1. Secure the cable harness to the inner sill panel.
2. Place the floor mat on the inner threshold.
3. Install the rear side trim panel.
INTERIOR TRIM PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Rear side decorative panel for a 3-door car.
4. Install the door frame seal(s).
5. Install the door threshold trim(s).
6. Replace the rear seat.
SEATS, REPAIR WORK, Rear left seat.
SEATS, REPAIR WORK, Rear right seat.
7. Replace the front seat.
SEATS, REPAIR WORK, Front seat.
8. Install the front door.
DOORS, Removing the front door assembly to provide access to other components, installing the front door, Removing the front door assembly to provide access to other components, installing the front door.
9. Install the front fender in place.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Front wing.
10. Reinstall the wheel(s) and tighten the nuts to 115 Nm.
11. Connect all electronic units.
12. Connect the generator.
13. Connect the negative battery terminal.
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