Bonnet
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
- Section
- Exterior fittings › Bonnet
10.
Close taildoor and adjust position of taildoor to body.
11.
Open taildoor and tighten nuts securing hinges to body.
12.
Close taildoor and check alignment to body.
13.
Slacken hinge nuts and realign taildoor as required.
14.
Repeat procedure 10 to 13 until the taildoor is satisfactorily
15.
Apply sealant around edges of hinges.
16.
Repaint bare areas of metal after sealing.
17.
Fit headlining rear finisher, see Headlining rear finisher – Tourer.
18.
Slacken 2 striker plate screws.
19.
Set striker plate to approximate position, lightly tighten screws.
20.
Close taildoor and check for equal gap and alignment to adjacent panels.
21.
Open taildoor, adjust striker as necessary and tighten screws to 10 Nm.
22.
Adjust height of bump stops to hold taildoor flush with body, turn clockwise to lower or anti – clockwise to raise.
23.
Fit luggage compartment cover.
BONNET
Service Repair No. 76.16.01
Remove
- Support bonnet in open position
- Fit protection covers to wings.
- Mark hinge outlines on bonnet, if bonnet is to be refitted.
4.
Disconnect washer tube at 'T' piece.
5.
Remove 4 bolts, hinge to bonnet.
6.
Remove bonnet assembly.
Refit
- Position bonnet on hinges.
Existing bonnet: Align hinge markings.
New bonnet: Centralise bolts in hinge. - Fit and lightly tighten bolts, hinge to bonnet.
- Connect washer tube.
- Remove protection covers.
- Close bonnet to safety catch position and check alignment, see Bonnet alignment.
Parts & tools for this job For Rover Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
- PARTTouch-up paintSearch: Rover touch up paint
- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: Rover panel clips assortment
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