XJR (X300) L6-4.0L SC (AJ16) (1995)
Rear Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair
Damage Assessment and Repair Materials
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT:
Prior to any action, damage should be assessed and categorized in accordance with the following, noting that if the cover has been 'holed' or torn, it
should be discarded. The following categories are the only conditions which may be repaired.
Category:
Damage:
1. Cosmetic
Abrasion to surface paint finish only
2. Substrate surface
Deep scratches, gouges or localized radial stress cracks.
3. Substrate penetration
Splits not exceeding 100 mm. Splits radiating from a gouge and accompanied by localized stress cracks.
WARNING: COSMETIC APPEARANCE MUST NOT OVERRIDE SAFETY. DAMAGE BEYOND CATEGORY THREE WILL
COMPROMISE THE PROTECTIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE UNIT SHOULD REPAIRS BE EFFECTED, THE COVER MUST BE
RENEWED. DUE TO THE THERMO-SETTING NATURE OF THE COVER MATERIAL, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO REPAIR SPLITS
BY HEAT OR WELDING.
REPAIR MATERIALS:
Repair of accepted damage for categories 2 and 3 may be carried out using products from;
3M '5900 FPRM' (Flexible part repair material)
Kent Industries 'Urepatch'
It is essential that the repair product manufacturer's recommendations and procedures are followed carefully.