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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)18 · Body panels and frame
18 · Body & interior

Rear wing lower reinforcement

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Removing refitting › Rear wing lower reinforcement
Body panels and frameRear wing lower reinforcement

REAR WING LOWER REINFORCEMENT

Operation 7210B50 · STRUCTURE ELEMENTS-CENTRAL AND REAR PART

Removing

Op. 7210E52 REAR WING (1), LH OR RH

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.

REAR WING LOWER REINFORCEMENT

1. Use a rotary brush to clean the panel edges in order to expose the weld spots.

2. Use a chamfering machine to crop weld spots.

3. Drill out the spot welds indicated.

Use a chisel and mallet to remove spots drilled previously.

4. Remove the reinforcement.

REAR WING LOWER REINFORCEMENT

Straighten the panel edges using a hammer and profiled stake.

Use a grinding wheel to remove the weld spot residues.

Use a rotary brush to clean treated areas.

1. Apply the electric weld paint finish.

REAR WING LOWER REINFORCEMENT

1. Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proof treatment from around the inner and outer edges of the part.

2. Drill holes in the part at the points shown.

Use electroweldable paint on the newly-treated edges.

REAR WING LOWER REINFORCEMENT

Refitting

1. Position the reinforcement correctly on the car and secure using self-locking grippers.

Check the part is properly aligned.

2. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the figure.

3. Use a MIG welder to fill the holes made previously.

REAR WING LOWER REINFORCEMENT

Correct any deformations in the panel using a profiled stake and mallet.

1. Use a grinding wheel to level the welds

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

REAR WING LOWER REINFORCEMENT

1. Apply rust-proofing to newly-welded areas.

Seal the joint lines between the part and the car.

REAR WING LOWER REINFORCEMENT

Op. 7210E52 REAR WING (1), LH OR RH

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Alfa Romeo GT

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