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01 General information02 Information03 Maintenance04 Engine 1.4 K805 Engine 1.606 Engine 1.6 D.O.H.C.07 Engine 2.0 T1608 Engine management system - PGM-Fi09 Modular engine management system - SPi10 Modular engine management system - MPi11 Fuel delivery system12 Cooling system13 Manifold and exhaust14 Clutch15 Manual gearbox 1.416 Manual gearbox 1.617 Automatic gearbox18 Drive shafts19 Steering20 Suspension21 Brakes22 Body23 Heating and ventilation24 Air conditioning25 Wipers and washers26 Electrical27 Instruments28 Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual22 · Body
22 · Body & interior

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Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Hood › All models
BodyAll models
  1. Check for exact alignment of clevis pin holes in ram trunnions and hood frame. If adjustment is necessary, slacken trunnion locknuts and rotate trunnions until holes are exactly aligned before tightening locknut.
  2. Fit Belville washer to inside of each trunnion before fitting clevis pins and retaining clips.

All models

  1. Raise hood onto 50mm wooden blocks placed on 'B' posts.
  2. Fit wire hook to front headlining straps.
  3. Reach between hood strut and rear quarter trim panel and engage headlining strap hook into its bracket at base of hood strut.
  4. Fit headlining tension rods and engage elastic straps over the end of each rod.

CAUTION: The tension rods are 'handed' and will not lie flat on rear shelf if fitted incorrectly.

  1. Engage the end of each tension rod in its location and align fixing hole with a bradawl before fitting screw.
  2. Secure Velcro on headlining to sides of backlight and rear shelf trim.
  3. Remove blocks from 'B' posts.
  4. Raise rear windows.

Power hood

  1. Open boot and turn hood pump isolator valve fully clockwise.
  2. Fit pump inspection cover.

All models

  1. Check hood operation before raising hood and securing handles.
  2. Check cantrail seal to header joint; if necessary, loosen seal clamp, adjust position of seal and tighten clamp screws.
  3. Adjust cantrail cable tension, see Cantrail cable tension – check and adjust.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer

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