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Wheel Arch Covers and Rear Panels Removal and Installation

Figure 17

In the packet with the wheel arch covers there are pieces of foam backed nylon, which are glued onto the metal arches to soften any undulations in the metal (Fig. 17).

Figure 18

Apply adhesive to the back of foams and the metal and by hand trimming create a nice round shape to wheel arches (Fig. 18).

The vinyl covers are only held to bodywork by applying glue to their outer edges.

Figure 19

Start at the top of the arch by laying the piping just inside of the vertical bracket (Fig. 19). Apply adhesive to both surfaces, allowing it to get tacky and stick down. Allow adhesive to dry thoroughly as you will need to pull the cover down to create tension and not create wrinkles.

The important part about this operation is to keep the inside flange of the piping turned one way or another to allow enough room for the seat belt bolts and to keep the piping going in as straight a line from top to bottom as possible. Apply glue to the outer edges of the bottom area of the vinyl, allow to dry, then pull on the piping, tensioning the material and stick to the floor area. Allow to dry, then pull and push the other edges to release any wrinkles. When you can see what the end result will look like, apply adhesive to the outer edges of the vinyl and corresponding bodywork and then glue into place. You will have to cut and trim in one or two areas, but this will become apparent when fitting.

The rear quarter panels and rear cockpit panel can now be fitted. Do the same as you did with the scuttle panels and lay the old panels over the new panels to transcribe the holes (Fig. 20).

Figure 20

Figure 21

Fit the special panel clips into the quarter panels, align and press into place, having previously accounted for the hole required for the seat belt bolt (Fig. 21). Make sure the top of panel is level with the bodywork, then fit the remaining screws and cupwashers and finally the cap that finishes off the door trim end.

The next stage is to fit the new carpet pieces over the rear axle box section.

Lay down the underfelt and trim where necessary (Fig. 22), then glue to the bodywork.

Figure 22

Apply the small oval piece over the axle bump making sure the larger piece that fits over it covers any raw edges (Fig. 23). Then glue the larger piece in centrally making sure that it sits up against the brackets properly by the fuel tank area.

Figure 23

When fitted the cockpit panel is bent slightly along its length (Fig. 24). Screw this panel into place making sure the end flaps of the rear quarters are tucked behind the cockpit panel.

Figure 24

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