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

Tail light seat

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Removing refitting › Tail light seat
Body panels and frameTail light seat

TAIL LIGHT SEAT

Operation 7210B10 · 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.

TAIL LIGHT SEAT

1. Remove the PVC treatment from the door sill using a pneumatic knife and appropriate blade.

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

TAIL LIGHT SEAT

1. Use a hacksawing machine to follow the cutting lines shown in the figure.

2. Cross-sections representing cutting point to allow the operator to adjust cutting position and depth in order to avoid damage to the underlying panels.

3. Use a chamfering machine to crop weld points around the edge of the pillar.

4. Drill out spot welds in the areas shown in the figure.

Use a chisel and mallet to remove spots drilled previously.

5. Remove the pillar.

TAIL LIGHT SEAT

Straighten the car edges using a mallet 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.

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1. Working at the bench, drill holes in the part at the points shown.

2. Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proofing from around the inner and outer edge.

Apply electrogalvanised paint on the newly-treated eges.

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Refitting

1. Lay the central pillar on the car correctly and secure using self-locking grippers.

2. Tack the part by carrying out some spot welds.

TAIL LIGHT SEAT

1. Position the rear wing.

2. Fit the front door.

Check alignment and gaps around the edges, then remove the door and the rear wing.

TAIL LIGHT SEAT

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

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

3. Make a few tacks only in these areas: the part will be welded fully when the rear wing is fitted.

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

Crimp the reference tabs.

1. Use a grinding wheel to level the welds.

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

TAIL LIGHT SEAT

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

Seal the joint lines between the part and the car.

Apply paint.

2. Apply wax oil inside the door sill.

TAIL LIGHT SEAT

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

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Alfa Romeo GT

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