Repairs and replacements

REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS

When replacement parts are required it is essential that only Rover recommended parts are used.

Attention is particularly drawn to the following points concerning repairs and the fitting of replacement parts and accessories.

Safety features and corrosion prevention treatments embodied in the car may be impaired if other than Rover recommended parts are fitted. In certain territories, legislation prohibits the fitting of parts not to the manufacturer’s specification. Torque wrench setting figures given in this Manual must be used. Locking devices, where specified, must be fitted. If the efficiency of a locking device is impaired during removal it must be renewed.

Owners purchasing accessories while travelling abroad should ensure that the accessory and its fitted location on the car conform to legal requirements.

The Terms of the vehicle Warranty may be invalidated by the fitting of other than Rover recommended parts.

All Rover recommended parts have the full backing of the vehicle Warranty.

Rover Dealers are obliged to supply only Rover recommended parts.

SPECIFICATION

Rover are constantly seeking to improve the specification, design and production of their vehicles and alterations take place accordingly. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this Manual, it should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications of any particular vehicle.

This Manual does not constitute an offer for sale of any particular vehicle. Rover Dealers are not agents of Rover and have no authority to bind the manufacturer by any expressed or implied undertaking or representation.

MODEL CHANGE IDENTIFICATION

Model year feature changes are identified from the following VIN’s:

96MY from VIN 074465 Badged as 400 - UK Spec ABS standard on 4 door models Bosch ABS5 - introduced on 1.6 automatic model Grab handle - front passenger Heated mirror switch - deleted High mounted stop lamp - 4 door Spoiler added - 5 door 420GSi and GSDi

97.5MY from VIN 250029 1.6 engine 16B2 with automatic transmission Plastic inlet manifold New cylinder head Bosch ABS5.3 Seat belt pretensioners Friendly mobilisation Alarm LED in instruments Headlamp levelling - all models Time out for electric windows and sunroof Slim sunroof and headlining High mounted stop lamp - 5 door