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MG MGF Body Repair Manual (1995-2000)07 · Panel repairs
07 · General

Front crossmember

Make
MG
Model
MGF Body Repair Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Front crossmember
Panel repairsFront crossmember

FRONT CROSSMEMBER

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Disconnect all ECUs.
  2. Disconnect airbags and sensor system.

WARNING: See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Precautions.

  1. Disconnect alternator.
  2. Remove front bumper valance. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  3. Remove front bumper armature. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  4. Remove headlamp. See Workshop Manual, Electrical.

Refit

Front crossmember – Remove headlamp. See Workshop Manual, Electrical.
  1. Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Plug weld using holes left by spot weld cutter as shown.
  2. Refit headlamp. See Workshop Manual, Electrical.
  3. Refit front bumper armature. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  4. Refit front bumper valance. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  5. Reconnect alternator.
  6. Reconnect airbags and sensor system.
  7. Reconnect all ECUs.
  8. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
  9. Reconnect battery earth lead.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 MG MGF

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