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Rover 400 Body Repair Manual (1995-2000)06 · Panel repairs
06 · General

1.4 and 1.6 models

Make
Rover
Model
400 Body Repair Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › 1.4 and 1.6 models
Panel repairs1.4 and 1.6 models
  1. Remove the inner wing upper member.
  • Centre punch around the spot weld imprints.
  • Use the special spot cutter to drill holes at the spot weld nuggets.
  • Remove the MIG weld flange with a disc sander.

WARNING: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or grinding.

  • Using a chisel, prise off the welded flange from the front pillar and spring housing.

NOTE: Remove the inner wing upper members carefully so they can be reused.

Remove the inner wing upper member.

A. Inner wing upper member

  1. Cut and prise off the front inner wing and spring housing.
  • Centre punch around the spot weld imprints on the front side frame and lower dashboard.
  • Drill holes in the centre punched areas using a spot cutter.
  • Using a chisel, prise off the welded flange.
  • Level and finish the burrs left on the welding surfaces with a sander.
  • Fill all drilled holes by gas welding.
  • When replacing the front inner wing only.
Cut and prise off the front inner wing and spring housing.

1.4 and 1.6 models

A. Front Inner wing B. Spring Housing

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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