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

R.r. rear pillar

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

R.R. REAR PILLAR

Operation 7210B30 · STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CENTRE AND REAR SECTION)

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

Removing

Op. 7210E28 R.R. ROOF PANEL

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

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

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.

R.R. REAR PILLAR

- 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.

R.R. REAR 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.

R.R. REAR PILLAR

1. Working from inside the vehicle, straighten the tab securing the rear crossmember to the pillar.

R.R. REAR 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.

R.R. REAR PILLAR

- 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.

R.R. REAR PILLAR

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.

R.R. REAR PILLAR

Refitting

1. Drill out the part at the indicated points.

R.R. REAR PILLAR

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.

R.R. REAR PILLAR

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.

R.R. REAR 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.

R.R. REAR 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.

R.R. REAR PILLAR

- Work on the lower, internal part of the rear pillar.

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

R.R. REAR PILLAR

- Work on the internal part of the rear pillar.

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

R.R. REAR PILLAR

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

R.R. REAR PILLAR

- 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. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

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

Op. 7210E28 R.R. ROOF PANEL

Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500

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