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

R.r. rear wing

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

R.R. REAR WING

Operation 7210E52 · EXTERNAL PARTS

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

Removing

- 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 WING

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

R.R. REAR WING

1. Working on the lower part of the wing, cut along the cutting lines shown in the diagram using a hack-sawing machine.

R.R. REAR WING

- 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 WING

- 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 WING

- 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 WING

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

1. Reduce the spot welds as indicated in the diagram using a chamfering machine.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds, then remove the connecting profile between the roof and side panels.

R.R. REAR WING

- 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. Reduce the spot welds as indicated in the diagram using a chamfering machine.

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

R.R. REAR WING

1. Remove the wing unsticking it from the bodyshell in the areas shown.

R.R. REAR WING

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

1. Reduce the spot welds as indicated in the diagram using a chamfering machine.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds, then remove the metal offcuts.

R.R. REAR WING

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 to the edges of the bodyshell involved in the welding later on.

R.R. REAR WING

Refitting

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the perimeter of the replacement 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 WING

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the perimeter of the replacement part shown in the diagram using a rotary brush.

2. Drill out the part at the indicated points.

- Apply the electro-galvanizing paint to the edges in contact with the vehicle.

R.R. REAR WING

1. Apply structural sealant to the areas illustrated in the diagram.

R.R. REAR WING

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

- Check that the alignment is perfect.

R.R. REAR WING

1. Using the MIG welder, seam weld in the areas shown in the diagram.

- Use a disc grinder to level the welding.

R.R. REAR WING

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 WING

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

2. Using the MIG welder, fill weld in the areas shown in the diagram.

- Use a disc grinder to level the welding.

- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.

R.R. REAR WING

1. Using the MIG welder, fill weld in the areas shown in the diagram.

- Use a disc grinder to level the welding.

R.R. REAR WING

1. Using the MIG welder, fill weld in the areas shown in the diagram.

- Use a disc grinder to level the welding.

R.R. REAR WING

1. Using the MIG welder, fill weld in the areas shown in the diagram.

- Use a disc grinder to level the welding.

R.R. REAR WING

1. Working on the lower part of the wing, use the MIG welder to fill weld in the areas shown in the diagram.

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

R.R. REAR WING

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

- Apply rustproofing to the areas involved in the welding.

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