R.r. rear inner wheel arch
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2014
- Section
- Removing-refitting › R.r. rear inner wheel arch
R.R. REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH
Removing
Op. 7210B82 R.R REAR CROSSMEMBER
Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR
Op. 7210E38 R.R. REAR SIDE DOOR
Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME
Op. 7210B75 R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING
Op. 7210E72 R.R. FUEL FILLER BUSH WITH WING REMOVED
Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
Op. 7210B51 R R UPPER CHANNEL STIFFENER, (ONE) LH OR RH
Op. 7210B80 R.R. BODYSHELL REAR CROSSMEMBER
Op. 7210B65 R.R. REAR PILLAR (WING INTERIOR)
Op. 7210B45 R.R. REAR WING FRAME
- Ensure that the components connected are not distorted by checking the bodyshell alignment measurements with suitable equipment (gauges, templates or jigs).
- Straighten the body as necessary.
- 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 the drill to chamfer the spot welds that are not accessible to the chamfering machine.
- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.
- Remove the part from the vehicle.
- 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-galvanizing paint.
1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside and outside of the replacement part using a rotary brush.
2. Drill out the part at the indicated points.
- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.
Refitting
1. Position the replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.
- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.
2. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the diagram.
3. Use a MIG welder to fill weld the openings made previously.
- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.
1. Use a disc grinder to level the welds.
- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously welded areas.
1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.
- Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.
Op. 7210B45 R.R. REAR WING FRAME
Op. 7210B65 R.R. REAR PILLAR (WING INTERIOR)
Op. 7210B80 R.R. BODYSHELL REAR CROSSMEMBER
Op. 7210B51 R R UPPER CHANNEL STIFFENER, (ONE) LH OR RH
Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
Op. 7210E72 R.R. FUEL FILLER BUSH WITH WING REMOVED
Op. 7210B75 R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING
Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME
Op. 7210E38 R.R. REAR SIDE DOOR
Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat Bravo
- 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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