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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 Removal and Replacement




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NOTE:
RHD illustration shown, LHD is similar.





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9 For additional information, refer to Air Cleaner LH Air Cleaner LH

10 For additional information, refer to Air Cleaner RH Air Cleaner RH

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

12 For additional information, refer to Coolant Expansion Tank - 5.0L, Vehicles Without: Supercharger Service and Repair

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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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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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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: 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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- Remove and discard the bolt.





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58 Lower the vehicle.





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- 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.





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