R.r. rear pillar
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Removing-refitting › R.r. rear pillar
R.R. REAR PILLAR
Removing
Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
Op. 7210B75 R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING
Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME
- 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.
- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.
1. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.
- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.
- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.
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.
1. Working from inside the vehicle, straighten the tab securing the rear crossmember to the pillar.
- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.
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.
- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.
1. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.
2. Use a disc grinder to remove the seam welds shown in the diagram.
- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered and ground spot welds.
1. Straighten the edges of the panel.
- Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.
- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.
- Apply electro-weldable paint along the edges of the body to be welded.
Refitting
1. Drill out the part at the indicated points.
1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the inside perimeter of the spare part shown in the diagram using a rotary brush.
- Apply the electro-galvanizing paint to the edges in contact with the vehicle.
1. Position the replacement part correctly on the body and secure it using self-locking clamps.
- Check that it is perfectly positioned and aligned.
2. Working from inside the vehicle, fold down the tab securing the rear crossmember to the pillar.
1. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the diagram.
- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.
1. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the diagram.
- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.
- Work on the lower, internal part of the rear pillar.
1. Use a seam welder to fill-weld the areas shown in the diagram.
- Work on the internal part of the rear pillar.
1. Use a seam welder to fill-weld the openings shown in the diagram.
1. Use a seam welder to fill-weld the openings shown in the diagram.
- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously welded areas.
- Apply rustproofing to the areas involved in the welding.
Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME
Op. 7210B75 R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING
Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
- PARTTouch-up paintSearch: Fiat touch up paint
- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: Fiat panel clips assortment
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