Side section, exposing: Preparations

Remove the necessary components from the car according to the menu: 

The front and rear bumpers. See Casing, bumper front, replacing and Casing, bumper rear, replacing .

The front and rear fender liners.

The headlamps:

• For -2004 see: Headlamp/bulb, replacing
• For 2005- see: Headlamp/bulb, replacing .

The front side turn signal flashers. See Turn signal lamps, replacing .

The front side marker lamps. See Side turn signal flasher, replacing .

The hood. See Hinges, hood, replacing .

The front and rear sill trims.

The tail lamp. See Bulb tail lamp/stop lamp/back-up lamp/fog lamp, replacing .

The tailgate. See Hinges, trunk lid, replacing .

The fuel tank filler cover. See Fuel tank filler cover .

The front door. See Doors And Lids - Removal, Replacement And Installation .

The rear door. See Doors And Lids - Removal, Replacement And Installation .

The rear side window. See Removal of rear side window .

The windshield. See Windscreen removal .

The rear windshield. See Rear window removal .

Weatherstrips.

Roof trim.

The cargo compartment. See Side panel, cargo compartment, replacing .

The rear seat:

• For side cushion trim, see Upholstery, side cushion, replacing .
• For seat cushion trim, see Upholstery, seat cushion, replacing .
• For backrest trim, see Upholstery back rest, replacing .

The front seats:

Mechanical front seat 

• Lifting the front seats in and out (-2004).
• Lifting the front seats in and out (2005-).

Electrically operated front seat 

• Lifting seats in and out or Removing power seats, tilting (-2004).
• Lifting the front seats in and out (2005-).

The floor carpets. See Floor carpet, front, replacing and Floor carpet, rear, replacing .

The parcel shelf. See Parcel shelf, replacing .

The headlining. See Headlining, replacing .

Panels for the A, B, C and D posts. See The front sill trim panel and The rear sill trim panel .

The front and rear sill trim panels. See The front sill trim panel and The rear sill trim panel .

The dashboard. See Dashboard, replacing .

The inflatable curtains and seat belts. See IC (inflatable curtain) module, replacing and Seat belts, replacing .