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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual22 · Body
22 · Body & interior

Bonnet alignment

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Exterior fittings › Bonnet alignment
BodyBonnet alignment

BONNET ALIGNMENT

Service Repair No. 76.16.01

Adjust

  1. Support bonnet in open position.
Diagram showing bonnet hinge with callout numbers 2 and 3
  1. Mark hinge outlines on bonnet for reference.
  2. Slacken 4 bolts, hinge to bonnet.
  3. Lower bonnet onto safety catch, adjust bonnet to equalise gap to body.
  4. Tighten bonnet hinge bolts to 10 Nm.
  5. Close bonnet, check front edge alignment. Adjust position of bonnet lock as necessary.
Diagram showing bonnet lock mechanism with callout number 7
  1. Slacken 3 bolts, reposition bonnet lock and tighten bolts to 10 Nm.
  2. Adjust height of bump stops to align bonnet to wing, rotate clockwise to decrease or anti – clockwise to increase height.

DOOR ALIGNMENT

Service Repair No. 76.28.05

Adjust

Diagram showing door striker assembly with callout number 1
  1. Slacken 2 striker screws and close door.
  2. Check door for flush fit to adjacent panels, bottom of door for parallel gap to sill and all edges for equal gap.
    Adjust hinge position as necessary:
Diagram showing door hinge adjustment area with callout numbers 3 and 4
  1. Slacken hinge to door bolts, adjust door IN or OUT, UP or DOWN.
  2. Open door, protect with folded cloth and support on jack.
  3. Tighten hinge bolts to 24 Nm and recheck alignment.
    Adjust hinge to body position as necessary:

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