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

Valance reinforcement

Make
MG
Model
MGF Body Repair Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Valance reinforcement
Panel repairsValance reinforcement

VALANCE REINFORCEMENT

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Disconnect all ECUs.
  3. 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 fender.
  6. Remove door. See BODY, Doors.

Refit

Valance reinforcement – Remove door. See BODY, Doors.
  1. Prepare and clean panel joint faces. Punch or drill holes in new panel for plug welding as shown. Apply structural adhesive to lower flange front section before welding. See Sealing and corrosion protection.
  2. Refit door. See BODY, Doors.
  3. Refit front fender.
  4. Refit headlamp. See Workshop Manual, Electrical.
  5. Refit front bumper armature. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  6. Refit front bumper valance. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  7. Reconnect alternator.
  8. Reconnect airbags and sensor system.
  9. Reconnect all ECUs.
  10. Reconnect battery earth lead.

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