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Fiat 500 Factory Service Manual (2007-2024)18 · Body panels and frame
18 · Body & interior

R.r. centre pillar

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Removing-refitting › R.r. centre pillar
Body panels and frameR.r. centre pillar

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

Operation 7210B10 · STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CENTRE AND REAR SECTION)

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

Removing

Op. 7210E28 R.R. ROOF PANEL

Op. 7210B18 R.R. ROOF PANEL SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBER

Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

- Ensure that the components connected are not distorted by checking the body alignment measurements with suitable equipment (reference rigs, templates or gauges).

- Straighten the body as necessary.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

1. Use a jigsaw, following the cutting lines shown in the diagram.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

- Work on the lower part of the pillar.

1. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.

2. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered points.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

- Work on the upper outer part of the pillar.

1. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered points.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

- Work on the upper interior part of the pillar.

1. Use a grinder to remove the seam welds shown in the diagram.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously ground spot welds.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

1. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.

2. Use the drill and chamfer the spot welds not accessible with the chamfering machine.

3. Remove the pillar (inner part and outer part).

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds on the trimming.

1. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.

2. Remove the panel trimming from the vehicle.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

- Straighten the edges of the vehicle using a hammer and dolly block.

- Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.

- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously treated areas.

1. Apply electro-weldable paint.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

Refitting

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the outside of the inner replacement part using a rotary brush.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the inside of the inner replacement part using a rotary brush along the perimeter shown.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

1. Position the inner replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.

- Check the alignment and surrounding gaps.

2. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the diagram.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

- Work on the upper interior part of the pillar.

1. Use a seam welder to fill-weld the openings shown in the diagram.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the outside of the outer replacement part using a rotary brush along the perimeter shown.

2. Drill out the part at the indicated points.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside of the outer replacement part using a rotary brush.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

1. Position the outer replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.

- Check the alignment and surrounding gaps.

2. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the diagram

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

- Work on the lower outer part of the pillar reinforcement.

1. Use a seam welder to fill-weld the openings shown in the diagram.

2. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the diagram

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

- Work on the upper part of the pillar reinforcement.

1. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the diagram

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

- Work on the lower outer part of the pillar reinforcement.

1. Use a seam welder to fill-weld the openings shown in the diagram.

R.R. CENTRE PILLAR

- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously welded areas.

- Apply rustproofing to the areas involved in the welding.

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING

Op. 7210B18 R.R. ROOF PANEL SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBER

Op. 7210E28 R.R. ROOF PANEL

Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500

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