R.r. roof support crossmember
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Removing refitting › R.r. roof support crossmember
Body panels and frameR.r. roof support crossmember
R.R. ROOF SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER
Removing
- 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.
- Use the chamfering machine on the spot welds on the right side (1a) and on the left side (1b).
- Remove the roof supporting crossmember.
Refitting
- Straighten the edges of the housing for the roof supporting crossmember using a hammer and dolly block.
- Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.
- Use a rotary brush and clean the areas treated previously.
- Position the replacement part (1a) correctly in the housing using self-locking clamps, then position the roof (1b) on the vehicle and check for any distortions.
- Remove the roof.
- Using the spot welder, weld the roof supporting crossmember on the right side (1a) and on the left side (1b).
- Use a rotary brush and clean the areas welded previously.
- Apply the anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.
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