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

Replacement

Make
Rover
Model
400 Body Repair Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Replacement
Panel repairsReplacement · page 1 of 5

Replacement

  1. Remove the related parts.
  • Windscreen
  • Tailgate
  • Sun visor
  • Interior lights
  • Headlining
  • Sunroof frame (for some types)
  1. Pull out and straighten the damaged area to approximately the original shape.

NOTE: Check the inner front pillar and the inner centre pillar for position and damage. Cut the roof panel and pull out the pillars if necessary.

  • Pull out the damaged area with the frame straightener before removing the roof panel.
  • Attach the car to the frame straightener by tightening the underbody clamps located at the horizontal pinch welds.
  1. Keep the body level.

NOTE: Refer to Lifting and Towing for safety stand location points.

Jack up the body at the front and back. Place safety stands at the four designated places on the side sills.

NOTE: Make sure that the right and left pillars are parallel with the windscreen surface. Check the door for proper opening and closing.

Replacement – Jack up the body at the front and back. Place safety stands at the four designated places

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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