Replacement

Replacement

1. Remove the related parts.

• Parts to be removed when removing the front bulkhead.
• Parts on passenger side of lower dashboard which are especially flammable.
• Electrical accessories in engine compartment and wire harnesses.

NOTE: See the Rover 400 Series Workshop Manual, for removal and installation of the engine, front suspension and brakes.

2. Pull out and straighten the damaged area to approximately the original shape.

• Attach the car to the frame straightener by tightening the underbody clamps at the horizontal pinch weld points.
• Before cutting off the damaged sections, pull them out so that they are restored to the original shape.
• Do not pull out more than necessary.
• Pull out and straighten the damaged area of the lower dashboard, front pillar, and other parts.
• After pulling, check the spring housing position using the body dimensional drawings and positioning jig.

NOTE: Check the condition of the door and hinges.

3. Peel off the undercoat. Heat the undercoat at the weld areas of the front inner wing and front side frame with a gas torch and peel off the undercoat with a metal spatula.

CAUTION: Be careful not to burn the fittings inside the passenger compartment and dashboard insulator when heating.

A. Spring housing B. Dashboard insulator C. Insulator panel