Body Removal

Body

Removal

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

NOTE:
Some illustrations may show the engine removed for clarity.

All vehicles
1 Remove the battery for access. For additional information, refer to Battery




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NOTE:
RHD illustration shown, LHD is similar.





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9 For additional information, refer to Air Cleaner LH

10 For additional information, refer to Air Cleaner RH

11 For additional information, refer to Coolant Expansion Tank - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, 5.0L

12 For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging

Vehicles with active damping





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CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

- Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.





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CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

- Discard the O-ring seal.





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WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.






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- Remove and discard the bolt.

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WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.

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CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
CAUTION: If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

- Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
- Disconnect the line union.
- Remove the clip.





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CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
CAUTION: If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

- Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
- Disconnect the line union.
- Remove the clip.





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45 For additional information, refer to Rear Bumper Cover





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47 Remove the fuel filler cap.





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CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
CAUTION: If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

- Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
- Disconnect the line union.
- Remove the clip.





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CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
CAUTION: If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

- Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
- Disconnect the line union.
- Remove the clip.





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CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the seal.






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63 Lower the vehicle.





64 Remove and discard the 10 body mount bolts.
- Remove the 10 spacing washers.





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CAUTION: To prevent the body becoming unstable when raised from the integrated body frame, install the vehicle tie down straps.
NOTE:
Note the fitted position of the body mounts.
Using an assistant raise and support the body.
- Remove the body mounts.