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Alfa Romeo 155 Factory Service Manual (1992-1998)60 · Bodywork
60 · Body & interior

Protection

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
155 Factory Service Manual
Year
1992–1998
Section
Welding and finishing of the sheet metal › Protection
BodyworkProtection
  1. Using a MIG welder carry out filling welds.
  2. Using a spot welder, operate as indicated in the illustration.
  • Position the brackets as indicated in the illustration, using the outer face of the side panel, the central hole in the brackets securing the bumper, and the centre of the vehicle as reference points.
  • Using an abrasive grinding machine, remove and level the residues left by welding.
  • Using a rotating brush, clean the welded areas.
  • Check that the components are correctly positioned after welding.
Illustration showing bracket positioning with reference points
Illustration showing bumper bracket assembly with dimensions D and E
Illustration of spot welder tool
Illustration of rotating brush tool

D = mm 155

E = mm 355

Protection

  1. Spread Type B rust-proofing inside the cross member as shown in the illustration.
  2. Spread the areas shown in the illustration with Type A rust-proofing.
Illustration showing application of Type B and Type A rust-proofing
Illustration showing application of Type A sealant
Illustration of sealant application tools
  1. Apply Type A sealant to the areas shown in the illustration.
  • Proceed to the painting phase.
  1. Proceed to the waxing phase.

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