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

Remove (page 2 of 2)

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Hood
BodyRemove · page 2 of 2
Diagram showing the top of the backlight with a zip, labeled with callout numbers 6 and 7.
  1. Peel Velcro away from top of backlight to reveal zip.
  2. Unfasten backlight zip and lay backlight in rear shelf.
Diagram showing the rear corner of the hood where it meets the backlight, with a screw labeled with callout number 8.
  1. Remove screws securing rear corners of hood to backlight and remove corner finishers.
Diagram showing the inside of the body at the rear quarters near the hood, with a screw labeled with callout number 9.
  1. Remove screws securing hood rear quarters to inside of body.
  2. Lower both rear windows.
Diagram showing the hood hinge area under a trim cover, with a screw and trim stud labeled with callout number 11.
  1. Remove screw and trim stud from each hood hinge cover and remove hinge covers.
Diagram showing a strut trunnion attached to the hood frame, with a retaining clip and washer labeled with callout number 12.
  1. Remove retaining clip, retain and Belville washer as clevis pin is withdrawn from strut trunnion.
  2. With assistance, carefully lower hood whilst guiding the loose hood struts through hood frame.

WARNING: Ensure that hands are not trapped in hood frame as it is lowered.

CAUTION: Ensure that struts are held in a 'safe' position whilst hood is lowered to avoid damage to hood or headlining.

Diagram showing the underside of the hood frame with three Torx screws labeled with callout number 14.
  1. Remove Torx screws (TX40 Torx bit) from hood hinges.
  2. Place protective cover on luggage compartment lid to prevent damage as hood assembly is removed.
  3. With assistance, establish lifting points on each side of hood frame.

CAUTION: Lifting points should be as far

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