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Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual (1995-2000)15 · 70 Bodywork
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Positioning the spare - rear panel

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

POSITIONING THE SPARE - REAR PANEL

  1. Position the rear panel correctly using the template.
  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; take care not to damage the crossmember below.
Diagram showing rear panel positioning with welding tools and alignment indicators

WELDING THE SPARE - REAR PANEL

  1. Seam weld using a MIG welder
  2. Fill weld using a MIG welder.
  3. Spot weld, as illustrated.
Diagram showing welding points and spot weld locations on the rear panel

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

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