REAR WING REINFORCEMENT

Operation 7210B45 · STRUCTURE ELEMENTS-CENTRAL AND REAR PART

Removing

• Op. 7210E56 TAIL-GATE
• Op. 7210E28 ROOF PANEL
• Op. 7210E34 ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
• Op. 7210E52 REAR WING (1), LH OR RH
• Op. 7210B10 TAIL LIGHT SEAT
• 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 rotary brush to clean the edges of the panel to highlight the spot welds.
• Use the hack sawing machine following the cutting line illustrated.
• Sections representing the cutting points in order to allow the operator to adjust the position and the depth of the cut so as not to damage the panels underneath.
• Use the chamfering machine on the spot welds shown.
• Use the drill and chamfer the spot welds in the areas shown in the diagram.

• Use the hammer and chisel to remove the spot welds chamfered previously.

6. Remove the edges of the rear outer wheel arch.

• Straighten the edges of the panel 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.

• Apply electro-galvanizing paint.

• Working at the bench and drill the replacement panel at the points indicated using the drill.

• Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inner and outer parts of the replacement part using the rotary brush.
• Apply the electro-galvanizing paint to the edges treated previously.

Refitting

• Position the rear frame correctly on the vehicle using self-locking clamps.
• Tack the replacement part by making several spot welds.

• Position the centre pillar and the roof connector.

• Position the rear wing.
• Fit the front door.

• Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps, then remove the door and the rear wing.

• Check that the alignment of the rear wing frame is perfect.
• Use a spot welder and carry out the welding in the areas shown in the diagram.
• Use a MIG welder and fill the openings made previously.

• Correct any distortions to the panel using a hammer and dolly block.

1. Level the welds using a disc grinder.

• Use a rotary brush and clean the areas welded previously.
• Apply the anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.
• Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.
• Proceed with the painting stage.

2. Apply the wax-based oil protection to the inside of the wheel arch.

• Op. 7210B10 TAIL LIGHT SEAT
• Op. 7210E52 REAR WING (1), LH OR RH
• Op. 7210E34 ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
• Op. 7210E28 ROOF PANEL
• Op. 7210E56 TAIL-GATE