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

Preparing the spare - roof

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Fixed body components › Preparing the spare - roof
70 BodyworkPreparing the spare - roof

PREPARING THE SPARE - ROOF

  1. Working on the bench trace the roof and drill as illustrated using a ø 5 mm bit.
    • Clean the areas of the roof involved by welding using a rotary brush.
  2. Apply electro-galvanizing paint on the areas involved by spot welding.
Diagram showing roof preparation with drill holes and weld points

POSITIONING AND WELDING THE SPARE - ROOF

  • Position the roof correctly.
  1. Clamp the components to be welded mating the edges and check alignment.
  2. Fill weld using a MIG welder.
  3. Spot weld, as illustrated.
  4. Braze weld in the areas illustrated.
Diagram showing roof positioning and welding points with MIG and spot welds

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

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