Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair MG
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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)18 · Body
18 · Body & interior

Backlight

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Hood › Backlight
BodyBacklight · page 1 of 2

Refit

  1. Position cantrail tensioning cables to header rail.
  2. Secure cables top header rail by bending tabs.
  3. Fit cantrail seals, leaving forward ends disengaged from retainer. See this section.
  4. With assistance, position frame.
  5. Position hard top strikers.
  6. With assistance, align hinge brackets to body and secure with bolts. Tighten bolts to 45 Nm.
  7. Raise hood frame.
  8. Position bulkhead finisher and engage clips.
  9. Position press studs and secure bulkhead finisher with screws.
  10. Return seat squabs to original positions.
  11. Fit outer cover. See this section.
  12. Fit backlight. See this section.

BACKLIGHT

Service repair no - 76.61.15

Remove

  1. Lower both windows.
  2. Release hood catches, but do not lower hood.
Backlight – Release hood catches, but do not lower hood.
  1. Release rear edge of hoodwell carpet and release 5 clips.
  2. Fold rear of hood, up to release from body.

CAUTION: Clips must be fully released to ensure that backlight is not damaged.

  1. Unzip backlight.
  2. Lay backlight flat in hoodwell.
  3. Place protective covering over backlight and boot.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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