TIME SCHEDULES

PANEL REPAIRS

TIMES 77-2-55

TIMES

TIME SCHEDULES

The following information shows the time taken to replace damaged panels and assemblies. This time includes 
removal of Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) parts, and also time for painting, based on using Clear Over Base 
(COB) Metallic paint.

The times shown were generated by Thatcham (the Motor Insurance Repair and Research Centre) and are to be used 
as a guide only. 

All times shown are in decimal hours.

Single panel/assembly replacement times

Panel Description

Total times

Petrol

Diesel

Bonnet

7.4

7.4

Bonnet locking platform

8.4

8.4

Front cross member

9.3

8.1

Front bulkhead assembly

10.5

9.3

Headlamp mounting panel RH

9.3

–

Headlamp mounting panel LH

9.4

–

Front wing RH

7.2

7.2

Front wing LH

7.1

7.1

Front door – skin

10.8

10.8

Front door

7.9

7.9

Rear door – skin

10.0

10.0

Rear door

7.6

7.6

'A' post assembly RH

11.4

–

'A' post assembly LH

11.3

–

'B/C' post assembly

11.3

–

Sill outer assembly RH

14.8

–

Sill outer assembly LH

13.9

–

Panel body side assembly RH

15.5

15.5

Panel body side assembly LH

13.4

13.4

Cross member outer rear panel (centre section)

13.4

13.4

Tail door

9.3

9.3

Roof

30.3

30.3