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

Replacement (page 3 of 5)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Body Repair Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
Panel repairsReplacement · page 3 of 5
Diagram

A. Inner Upper Pillar B. Roof Side Rail C. Inner Panel

  1. Apply paint to the underside of the new roof panel.

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. Set the new roof panel.
  • Sand off the undercoat from both sides of the flange sections to be spot welded to expose the steel plate.

WARNING: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting or grinding.

  • Clamp the roof panel with vice-grips.

NOTE: Check that the flange surfaces fit closely.

  • Be careful not to twist or deform the roof panel.
  • Check the width of the groove for the roof mouldings on both sides.
  • Apply the spot sealer to the welding surface when spot welding.
Set the new roof panel.

A. Outer Panel B. Roof Panel C. New Roof Panel

  • Check the body dimensions.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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