2.0 petrol and diesel models (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 400 Body Repair Manual
- Year
- 1995–2000
- Section
- Repairs
A. Dashboard Upper Side Member B. Engine Support Bracket C. Tie Down Bracket D. Front Side Frame
- Set the new front inner wing and spring housing.
- Apply body paint to both sides of the new front inner wing.
WARNING: Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains substances that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed. • Read the paint label before opening paint container. • Avoid contact with the skin. Wear an approved respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate clothing when painting. • Paint is flammable. Store it in a safe place, and keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
- Remove the undercoat from both sides of the welding section and expose the steel plate using a disc sander.
WARNING: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or grinding.
- Clamp to the front side frame with vice-grips and squill vices.
NOTE: Apply the spot sealer to the welding surface when spot welding.
- Clamp the front bulkhead with vice-grips.
- Measure the front compartment diagonally.
NOTE: Use of a positioning jig is recommended.
A. Jig
- Spot weld several points in the clamped sections, and temporarily attach the front inner wing and spring housing.
WARNING: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes.
Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400
- PARTGlow plugsSearch: Rover 400 1995 glow plugs
- TOOLGlow plug socketSearch: glow plug socket
- TOOLDiesel compression testerSearch: diesel compression tester
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