Panel Repair - Removal, Replacement And Installation

• Removal Work For Panel Repairs (2001-2003)
  • Front section, exposing
    • Preparations
    • Front fender liner
      • Removing the fender liner
      • Installing the fender liner
    • Front sill trim
      • Removing the front sill trim
      • Installing the front sill trim
    • Front end
      • Replacing the front section
    • Spring struts, front, replacing
      • Removing the spring strut
      • Installing the spring strut
    • Oil cooler, steering gear, replacing
      • Notes
      • Removal
        • Preparatory work
        • Removing the oil cooler
      • Installation
        • Notes
        • Installing the oil cooler
        • Finishing
    • Casing, front bumper, replacing
      • Casing, bumper front, replacing
      • Installation
  • Rear section, exposing
  • Roof section, exposing
  • Side section, exposing
• Removal Work For Panel Repairs (2004-2009)
  • Front section, exposing
    • Preparations
    • Front fender liner
      • Removing the fender liner
      • Installing the fender liner
    • Front sill trim
      • Removing the front sill trim
      • Installing the front sill trim
    • Front end
      • Replacing the front section
    • Spring struts, front, replacing
      • Removing the spring strut
      • Installing the spring strut
    • Oil cooler steering gear, replacing
      • Notes
      • Removal
        • Preparatory work
        • Removing the oil cooler
      • Installation
        • Notes
        • Installing the oil cooler
        • Finishing
    • Casing, front bumper, replacing
      • Casing, bumper front, replacing
      • Installation
    • Engine/transmission, removing (D5252T)
      • Notes
      • Preparation
      • Lowering the engine and transmission unit
    • Engine/transmission, installing (D5252T)
      • Installing the engine and transmission unit and the sub-frame
    • Transmission, installing
      • Notes
      • Checking before installing
      • Adjust the position of the engine / transmission
      • Install and tighten the screws for the transmission
      • Install the torque converter screws
      • Install the sub-frame components
      • Lift up the engine and transmission to the horizontal position
      • Install the rear engine mounting
      • Install the sub-frame on the bodywork
      • Install the left drive shaft on the transmission, the wheel spindle and the control arm
      • Install the right drive shaft in the transmission, the wheel spindle and the control arm
      • Install and tighten the sub-frame screws
      • Install the oil pipe on the transmission
      • Install and tighten the suspension components (both sides)
      • Tighten the ball joint pinion
      • Install new lock nuts on the steering gear
      • Tighten the screw for the rear engine pad
      • Reinstall the exhaust pipe
      • Install the exhaust pipe on the turbocharger (TC)
      • Install the screws for the bracket for the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) cable
      • Reinstall the front cross member
      • Install the screw for the front engine pad and the torque rod mounting in the sub-frame
      • Install the screw for the ground lead and the cable conduit
      • Lower the car. Remove the lifting beam from the engine
      • Install the remaining screws for the transmission and starter motor
      • Install the dip stick pipe and the ground lead on the transmission
      • Install the transmission cable on the transmission and the lever
      • Install the charge air pipe on the charge air cooler (CAC). Connect the upper oil hose to the oil cooler
      • Install the air cleaner (ACL) and the upper torque rod in the engine compartment
      • Finishing work
        • Check the transmission oil level
    • Resetting the adaptation
      • Resetting adaptation and the counter for "Transmission oil change"
    • Test drive form, description
    • Oil level, checking
      • Notes
      • Conditions
      • Preparing to check the oil level
      • Move the gear selector through all positions. Wait in each position for approximately 3 seconds
      • Low level (topping up)
        • Top up with oil through the dipstick pipe
      • High level (overfilling)
        • Notes
        • Drain off oil
    • Fuel system, quick-release connectors
    • Draining/filling with coolant
      • Draining coolant
      • Filling with coolant
    • Replacing the engine cooling fan (FC)
      • Preparation
      • Replacing the fan unit
      • Finishing
  • Rear section, exposing
    • Preparations
    • Rear fender liner
      • Removing the rear fender liner
      • Removing rivets
      • Installing the rear fender liner
    • Rear sill trim panel
    • Rear seat assembly
    • Side cushion
      • Replacing the side cushion
      • Installation
    • Parcel shelf
      • Parcel shelf panel
    • Rear seats
      • Seat cushion
      • Backrest
      • Head restraint
      • Hatch for long loads
      • Rear seat upholstery
      • Arm rest in the side panel
    • Replacing backrest upholstery
      • Notes
      • Removing
        • Preparations
        • Removing upholstery
      • Installing
    • Replacing seat assembly
      • Seat removal
        • Secure the SIPS airbag
        • Securing the SIPS-bag, continued
        • Other preparations
        • Removing
      • Installing seat
        • Installing
        • Unsecuring the SIPS airbag
    • Rear side panel
      • Rear side panel
      • Removing seat belt from slide rail
      • Seat belt cover
    • Parcel shelf sun blind
    • Fuel tank filler cover
      • Replacing the fuel tank filler cover lock
      • Replacing the fuel tank filler cover hinges
    • Side panel, cargo compartment, replacing
      • Removing the cargo compartment side panel
      • Installing the cargo compartment side panel
    • Cargo compartment side panel cover
      • Removing the cover
      • Installing the panel
      • Removing the soundproofing
      • Installing the soundproofing
  • Roof section, exposing
    • Preparations
    • Hinges, front side door, replacing
      • Notes
      • Only replace when replacing the cowl side
    • Body, sealant application chart
      • Surfaces
      • Engine compartment and windshield wiper well
      • Front wheel arch
      • Underside of the central floor
      • Underside of the rear floor and rear wheel well
      • Passenger compartment, internal
      • Cargo compartment, internal
      • Cargo compartment opening and rear section
      • Roof
      • Hinges
      • Front side door
      • Rear side door
    • Windscreen removal
      • Notes
      • Windscreen removal
    • A-Post, replacing
      • Panel, A-post, replacing
    • Cowl, replacing
      • Plenum chamber
      • The gutter
    • Rear window removal
      • Notes
      • Rear window removal
    • Window knife
      • Notes
      • Window knife and blades
    • Weatherstrips and trim strips
    • PUR on body flange
    • Rear seat assembly
      • Notes
      • Backrest
      • Seat cushion
      • Head restraint
      • Side Cushion
        • Replacing the side cushion
        • Installation
    • Cushion
      • Cushion, replacing
      • Installation
    • Front door sill trim panel
      • Removing the sill trim panel
      • Installing the sill trim panel
    • Rear sill trim panel
  • Side section, exposing
    • Preparations
    • Installation of rear side window
    • Removal of rear side window
    • Panel, C-post, replacing
      • Replacing the C panel
    • Cushion, replacing
    • Installation
    • Rear sill trim