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

Replacement (page 2 of 4)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Body Repair Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
Panel repairsReplacement · page 2 of 4
  • Align the repair part with the top cut section, then cut it with a handsaw.

NOTE: Cut the side sill joint with a handsaw leaving an overlap of 30 mm (1.2 in).

  • Remove the undercoat from both sides of the areas to be spot welded with a sander to expose the steel plate.

NOTE: Apply the spot sealer to the

Diagram

welding surface when spot welding.

  • Clamp with vice-grips as shown.
  • Check the body dimensions.

A. Inner upper stiffener B. Front pillar stiffener C. Outer panel

  1. Mould the related parts. Fill any holes by MIG welding, and even out with a hammer and dolly.

WARNING: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes.

  1. Set the repair part.

A. Repair Part

  1. Tack weld the clamped sections.

WARNING: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes.

  1. Temporarily mount the door and front wing.
  • Remove the vice-grips, then mount the door.
  • Check the clearance and level differences of the door and wing.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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