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Fiat Bravo Factory Service Manual (2007-2014)18 · Body panels and frame
18 · Body & interior

R.r. rear light cluster housing

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2014
Section
Removing-refitting › R.r. rear light cluster housing
Body panels and frameR.r. rear light cluster housing

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

Operation 7210B75 · STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CENTRE AND REAR SECTION)

Removing

Op. 7210B82 R.R REAR CROSSMEMBER

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER 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.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

- 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.

2. Remove the part from the vehicle.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

- 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.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

Refitting

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.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

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.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

- 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.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.

- Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

Op. 7210B82 R.R REAR CROSSMEMBER

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