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

Refit

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Screens › Refit
BodyRefit · page 1 of 2
Diagram showing tailgate glass with callouts for lower moulding, clips B, and sealer area 9, plus detail views of clip attachment.
  1. Open door. Use a sharp knife to cut through sealer all round glass from inside of taildoor. Alternatively: Protect paintwork and use cutting wire along top edge.
  2. Attach suction cups and lift glass from taildoor.
  3. Remove lower moulding from glass and remove 6 clips B.

Refit

  1. Carefully cut old sealer on body flange to obtain a smooth surface 2 mm thick. Remove old dam from flange without damaging paint surface.
  2. Original glass: Carefully cut back old sealer to obtain a smooth finish without damaging obscured surface. Remove old dam material from glass. Do not remove lower and side mouldings.

CAUTION: Lay glass on felt covered supports, do not stand on edge. Any chipping of glass edge may develop into cracks.

Diagram showing top flange of tailgate with four holders A and central holder B being fitted.
  1. Fit 4 holders A and central holder B to top flange.
Diagram showing upper moulding with moulding clips and end clips attached.
  1. Attach moulding clips and end clips to upper moulding.
Diagram showing lower moulding fitted to new glass with clips B and C, locating top of glass against holders on the flange, with dimension lines.
  1. Fit lower moulding to new glass with 6 clips B and 4 clips C positioned as shown.
  2. Attach suction cups, locate top of glass against holders and then lay in position on door flange. Carefully centre on flange, apply tape from glass to body at all sides and cut tape at glass or moulding edge for fitting reference. Remove glass from car.
  3. Apply cleaning solvent to door flange. Wipe with clean gauze.
  4. Apply cleaning solvent around edge of glass. Wipe with clean gauze.

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