Removal
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 155 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1992–1998
- Section
- Rear wing › Removal
BodyworkRemoval
Removal
- In order to permit removal of the rear wing the following components should first be removed:
- External trimming (see: GR. 75).
- Rear bumper (see: GR. 75).
- Rear light assemblies (see: GR. 40).
- Door seals (see: GR. 55).
- Roof finishing (see: GR. 75).
- Fuel tank filler (only for rear right wing: see: REPAIR MANUAL - ENGINES - GR. 04).
- Unscrew the eleven screws securing the wing to the body.
- Using a jet of hot air heat the area between body and wing to loosen the sealant then remove the wing.
Both during removal and installation a blade should be used to facilitate the cutting and removal of the sealant.
7.1 ÷ 9 Nm
(0.72 ÷ 0.91 kgm)
Installation and adjustment
- Remove all traces of sealant from the body using a scraper.
CAUTION: Take precautions to avoid damaging the paintwork.
- When installing a new wing, finish and paint the wing (see: PREPARATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW COMPONENTS) and seal the indicated parts with a type A product.
- Check that the securing blocks have not been damaged and replace them if necessary.
- Temporarily position the wing against the body and secure it to the door opening blocks and check that the wing and rear door are in line.
- If, during removal of the sealant, part of the anti-corrosion coating is accidentally removed, restore the affected parts with Type A rust-proofing before installing the wing.
Tighten, to the prescribed torque, all the screws securing the wing to the body and install all the previously removed components.
Parts & tools for this job For 1992 Alfa Romeo 155
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLSocket setSearch: socket set metric
- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Alfa Romeo 155
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