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Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual (1995-2000)15 · 70 Bodywork
15 · Body & interior

Positioning the spare - outer side panel

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Fixed body components › Positioning the spare - outer side panel
70 BodyworkPositioning the spare - outer side panel

POSITIONING THE SPARE - OUTER SIDE PANEL

  1. Position the outer side panel correctly.
  2. Overlay and clamp the components to be welded mating the edges and check alignment.
  3. Trim the sheets eliminating the excess, using a circular saw.
Diagram showing positioning of outer side panel with clamps and welding tools.

WELDING THE SPARE - OUTER SIDE PANEL

  1. Seam weld using a MIG welder
  2. Spot weld as illustrated.
Diagram showing spot welding locations on the outer side panel with numbered callouts.
  • Assemble the front crossmember and bonnet support (see: "Replacing the Front Crossmember" and "Replacing the Bonnet Support").

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider

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