Positioning the spare - windscreen pillar
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1995–2000
- Section
- Fixed body components › Positioning the spare - windscreen pillar
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70 BodyworkPositioning the spare - windscreen pillar
POSITIONING THE SPARE - WINDSCREEN PILLAR
- Position the windscreen pillar correctly.
- Overlay and clamp the components to be welded mating the edges and check alignment.
- Trim the sheets eliminating the excess.
WELDING THE SPARE - WINDSCREEN PILLAR
- Seam weld using a MIG welder.
- Fill weld using a MIG welder.
- Spot weld, as illustrated.
- Braze weld in the area illustrated.
- Braze weld in the area illustrated (for Spider only).
FINISHING OPERATIONS
- Remove and level remains of welding, using a sander.
- Clean the welded areas, using a rotary brush.
PROTECTIONS
- Apply rust proofing in the areas involved by MIG welding.
- Seal the joints and carry out the rust-proofing and foaming treatments referring to the general tables given in the Manual for the areas to be treated and the products to be used.
- Proceed with painting and waxing operations.
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Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
- PARTTouch-up paintSearch: Alfa Romeo touch up paint
- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: Alfa Romeo panel clips assortment
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