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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)19 · Body panels and frame
19 · Body & interior

R.r. spare wheel compartment

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Removing-refitting › R.r. spare wheel compartment
Body panels and frameR.r. spare wheel compartment

R.R. SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT

Operation 7210B54 · STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CENTRE AND REAR SECTION)

Removing

Op. 7210B82 R.R REAR CROSSMEMBER

Op. 7210B70 R.R. REAR TRIM (STRUCTURAL ELEMENT)

- Check that the components connected are not distorted by checking the bodyshell alignment measurements using suitable equipment (gauges, templates or jigs).

- Straighten the body as necessary.

R.R. SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT

1. Use a hack sawing machine following the cutting line shown in the diagram.

- Remove the cut part.

- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint to gain access to the spot welds.

2. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use the drill and chamfer the spot welds not accessible with the chamfering machine.

- Use the hammer and chisel and remove the spot welds chamfered previously.

2. Remove the offcuts from the vehicle.

R.R. SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT

- Straighten the edges of the vehicle using a mallet and profiled block.

- Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.

- Use a rotary brush to clean the areas treated previously.

1. Apply electro-galvanizing paint.

R.R. SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside and outside of the replacement part using a rotary brush.

2. Drill out part at the points indicated.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

R.R. SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT

Refitting

1. Position the replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.

- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.

2. Use a spot welder in the areas shown in the diagram.

3. Use a MIG welder and fill weld the openings made previously.

R.R. SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT

- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.

1. Use a disc grinder to level the welds.

- Use a rotary brush to clean the areas welded previously.

R.R. SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT

1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.

- Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.

R.R. SPARE WHEEL COMPARTMENT

Op. 7210B82 R.R REAR CROSSMEMBER

Op. 7210B70 R.R. REAR TRIM (STRUCTURAL ELEMENT)

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