5 door models
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 400 Body Repair Manual
- Year
- 1995–2000
- Section
- Repairs › 5 door models
5 door models
Saloon models
- Finish the welded areas.
- Level the MIG welded areas with a disc sander.
WARNING: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or grinding.
- Even out high areas with hammer being careful not to deform them.
- Even out the spot welded flange areas with a hammer and dolly.
- Fill in deformations and level differences of the welded areas with solder or putty, then finish.
- Apply the sealer. Apply sealer to the fuel filler section, boot lid opening joint and around the tail light area of the rear panel.
- Apply the paint.
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.
- Apply the undercoat. Apply undercoat to the inner wing and apply anti-rust agent to the inside of the outer panel.
- Install the related parts. Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Inspect, check, and clean.
- Adjust the clearance with the door and boot lid, then adjust the level differences and fit. Check operation.
- Test for leaks in the luggage compartment and passenger compartment.
- Check the boot lid opening for water leaks.
- Clean the luggage compartment floor.
Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
- PARTTouch-up paintSearch: Rover touch up paint
- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: Rover panel clips assortment
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