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

Front sidemember assembly

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

FRONT SIDEMEMBER ASSEMBLY

Remove

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

WARNING: Place 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.
  5. Remove front suspension.
  6. Remove front fender.

Refit

NOTE: In this operation, the front sidemember section and valance section are replaced in combination.

Front sidemember assembly – Remove front fender.
  1. Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Apply structural adhesive to lower flange front section. See Sealing and corrosion protection.

Cut panel to form seam welded joint with existing panel ahead of suspension lower reinforcement extension.

  1. Refit front fender.
  2. Refit front suspension.
  3. Refit headlamp. See Workshop Manual, Electrical.
  4. Refit front bumper armature. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  5. Refit front bumper valance. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  6. Reconnect alternator.
  7. Reconnect airbags and sensor system.
  8. Reconnect all ECUs.
  9. Reconnect battery earth lead.
  10. Remove stands and lower vehicle.

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