Front wing
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1997–2002
- Section
- Removal and refitment › Front wing
Front wing
Removal
Check if any of the connected parts are deformed by checking body alignment dimensions. Use appropriate measurement tools (reference rigs, templates or gauges).
Straighten the body if necessary.
1 Lift the bonnet lid.
2 Open front door 2a and prise out door drip channel seal 2b to gain access to the wing retaining nut.
3 Protect the trim grille beneath the windscreen using adhesive tape.
4 Remove the PVC treatment between front pillar and wing using a vibrating cutter and appropriate blade.
5 Heat and then use an appropriate blade to cut the sealant between front pillar and wing.
1 Unscrew the upper wing retaining bolts.
2 Unscrew the wing side retaining bolts.
3 Unscrew the lower wing retaining bolts.
4 Remove the wing from the car.
Refitting
1 Clean off residues of old sealant and PVC using a vibrating cutter and appropriate blade.
2 Position the wing 2a on the car and secure provisionally using the retaining bolts 2b.
3 Lower the bonnet lid 3a and close the front door 3b. Check the door is aligned and that the gap around the edge is even.
1 Paint the wing in accordance with the specified procedure.
1 Position the wing on the car and screw in the retaining bolts without tightening.
2 Align the wing and check the edges between wing and door 2a and bonnet lid 2b.
3 Permitted wing adjustment movements are indicated by arrows.
4 Fully tighten the wing retaining bolts.
1 Apply sealant to the area indicated (use the specified cycle).
2 Reapply PVC treatment to the areas indicated (use the specified cycle).
Parts & tools for this job For 1997 Alfa Romeo 156
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
- PARTTouch-up paintSearch: Alfa Romeo touch up paint
- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: Alfa Romeo panel clips assortment
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