[sleepe]

My shear panel got slightly bent.
Is there anything I need to know about replacing it?
Can the nylocks be reused?
Do I need any special tools/hardware to replace the panel?

Robert

 

[Chris Mackey]

how??

 

[sleepe]

Since the shear panel is structural, should I not jack the car from certain points when its removed such as the quick wheel changing jack point location?

The shear panel bolts look very large.

 

[sleepe]

how??

I am not sure yet.
It presumably happened at a car shop.

I am in the process of investigating who caused the damage.

 

[sandsmuseum]

simple fix

The shear panel is easy to replace. Order a replacement, remove fasteners on the old and install the new. There is a bit of moving the panel around to get it out from under the cables.

As I remember, the cost was minimal, around $60 or so.

I have the old one as a trophy, hanging on my garage wall. A gentle reminder to be careful when you lift the car with a jack that needs maintenance...

Michael

 

[sleepe]

thanks

 

[the1sen]

The shear panel is easy to replace. Order a replacement, remove fasteners on the old and install the new. There is a bit of moving the panel around to get it out from under the cables.

As I remember, the cost was minimal, around $60 or so

Michael

I got a quote from Lotus for my bent sheer panel and it was closer to $200... I also went to Lotus Garage and it was $126.60 for the sheer panel.

Where did you purchase yours please? I would like to buy mine there as well.

Thanks for the info! :bow: