Replacement (page 3 of 4)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 400 Body Repair Manual
- Year
- 1995–2000
- Section
- Repairs
- Perform main welding.
- Weld the front pillar and side sill outer joints with a MIG welder.
- Make 20% to 30% more spot welds than there were holes drilled.
WARNING: To prevent eye injury and burns when welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves and safety shoes.
- Make 5 mm (0.2 in) holes in the MIG weld holes with the repair part, and weld the front pillar stiffener and dashboard upper side member with a MIG welder.
- Weld the inner wing upper member.
- Finish the welded areas.
- Finish grind the finishing allowance with a disc sander until it is smooth.
WARNING: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or grinding.
- Smooth the flanged section of the door opening with a hammer and dolly.
- Apply the sealer.
- 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.
Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLSocket setSearch: socket set metric
- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Rover 400
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