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

Front panel assembly

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

FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY

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 both headlamps. See Workshop Manual, Electrical.

Refit

Front panel assembly – Remove both headlamps. See Workshop Manual, Electrical.
  1. Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Punch or drill holes in new panel for plug welding as shown.
  2. Refit both headlamps. 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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