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

Replacement (page 2 of 2)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Body Repair Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
Panel repairsReplacement · page 2 of 2
  1. Perform the main welding.

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

  • MIG weld the new rear floor cross member from the luggage compartment.
Perform the main welding.
  1. Finish the welded area. Roughly grind the welds in the luggage compartment with a disc grinder. Be sure to leave the finishing allowance.

NOTE: Take care not to grind excessively.

  1. Apply the sealer.
  2. 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.

  1. Apply the undercoat.
  2. Install the related parts in the reverse order of removal.
  3. Check and clean.
  • Check the rear wheel alignment.
  • Clean the luggage compartment.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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