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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 sidemember

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

POSITIONING THE SPARE - REAR SIDEMEMBER

  1. Position the sidemember 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 pneumatic saw; take care not to damage the parts above.
    • Clean the areas involved by welding using a rotary brush.
Diagram showing positioning of rear sidemember with parts 1, 2, and 3, and tools including alignment guide, pneumatic saw, and rotary brush.

WELDING THE SPARE - REAR SIDEMEMBER

  1. Seam weld using a MIG welder.
  2. Fill weld using a MIG welder.
  3. Spot weld as illustrated.
Diagram showing welding techniques: seam weld (part 1), fill weld (part 2), and spot weld (part 3) on the rear sidemember.

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

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