Nebbo 0 Posted December 8, 2009 Afternoon guys, can anyone help me with this. I am in need of fixing this section of my Rado. I was wondering if this is an easy change or is there a lot more to it or is it even possible without changing the whole front end? Not sure what the part is called and so have attached a .jpg. Any help is greatly appreciatted many thanks Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 8, 2009 Not sure what you need to do when you say you need to fix it but I can tell you it is only a part of a HUGE piece. Called the slam panel. Basically all the metalwork at the front of the car is that piece. Bit like an H turned on its side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millerman 0 Posted December 8, 2009 as above it's part of the slam panel whats wrong with yours ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nebbo 0 Posted December 8, 2009 Thanks guys - had a closer look in the light of day to inspect mine. Somebody kindly hit the front of mine while i was parked in Asda and the bumber is fine but now the grill is smashed and that slam panel is bent out of shape :( i was looking to sell it in January but now i have to correct this problem which appears to be much more troublesome, especially now i can't even open the bonnet! why oh why! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 10, 2009 You probably realise this but the slam panel includes the horizontal section along the top/front above headlights/grill where the bonnet catches. Obviously if the grill has had a knock the top section will have been bent hence you can't open the bonnet. There are threads on opening a stuck bonnet but they are usually to do with a broken cable. You might need to use a fair bit of force. Good luck and sorry to hear of the damage. Aaarrgh to supermarket car parks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
