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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition16 · Body
16 · Body & interior

Removal

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Exterior fittings › Removal
BodyRemoval · page 1 of 3

Removal

CAUTION: Wear gloves to remove or install the windscreen.

Use wing covers, seat covers and protect the dashboard etc, to avoid damaging any surfaces.

  1. To remove the windscreen first remove the following :
    • Interior mirror.
    • Sunvisors.
    • Front pillar to "B" post trim.
    • Interior light/sun roof switch pack.
    • Wiper arms and blades.
    • Air scoop.
  2. Lower the forward edge of headlining and protect with tape, taking care not to bend the headlining excessively.
  3. Lower the bonnet, apply a protective covering i.e. masking tape to rear edge of bonnet, screen pillars, rear edges of front wings and forward edge of roof to protect the paintwork.
Diagram showing side moulding (A), side clip body (B) and side clip moulding (C) attachment points on the vehicle body
  1. Side moulding
  2. Side clip (body)
  3. Side clip (moulding)
  4. To remove the side mouldings detach the clips from the retainers, then remove both the side mouldings as shown.

Note: Replace any damaged clips as necessary.

Note: You will need a moulding clip release tool to remove some mouldings. If necessary, make one to the dimensions shown.

Technical drawing of a moulding clip release tool with dimensions 19 mm, 8 mm, 20 mm and 38 mm

Moulding clip release tool:
Thickness: 2mm, pointed at the end.

Diagram showing upper moulding (A), upper clip moulding (B), windscreen (C), upper clip body (D) and tool (E) during removal
  1. Upper moulding
  2. Upper clip (moulding)
  3. Windscreen
  4. Upper clip (body)
  5. Tool
  6. Remove the upper moulding with a moulding clip release tool. Detach the upper clips and remove the moulding as shown.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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