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Fiat Croma Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)18 · Body panels and frame
18 · Body & interior

R.r. rear wing lower frame

Make
Fiat
Model
Croma Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Removing-refitting › R.r. rear wing lower frame
Body panels and frameR.r. rear wing lower frame

R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME

Operation 7210B50 · STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CENTRE AND REAR SECTION)

Removing

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME

Check that the components connected are not distorted by checking the bodyshell alignment measurements using suitable equipment (gauges, templates or jigs).

Straighten the body as necessary.

Use the rotary brush to clean the edges of the panel to highlight the spot welds.

1. Use the chamfering machine on the spot welds shown.

Use the drill and chamfer the spot welds not accessible with the chamfering machine.

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

2 Remove the rear wing lower frame from the vehicle.

R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME

Straighten the edges of the panel using a hammer and dolly block.

Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.

Use a rotary brush to clean the areas treated previously.

1. Apply electro-galvanizing paint.

R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME

Work at the bench and remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inner and outer parts using the rotary brush.

1. Apply electro-weldable paint to the treated edges.

R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME

Refitting

1. Position the lower frame correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.

2. Place the wing in position, secure it using self-locking clamps checking that it is perfectly aligned with the rest of the bodyshell.

R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME

Remove the wing from the vehicle.

1. Use a spot welder in the areas shown.

R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME

1. Correct any distortions to the panel using a hammer and dolly block.

Use a disc grinder to level the welds.

Use a rotary brush to clean the areas welded previously.

R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME

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

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

Apply underbody protection.

R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

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