R.r. rear pillar
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Removing-refitting › R.r. rear pillar
R.R. REAR PILLAR
Removing
Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME
Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
Op. 7210B75 R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING
- 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 a rotary brush to remove the paint to gain access to the spot welds.
1. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.
- Use the hammer and chisel and remove the spot welds chamfered previously.
- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint to gain access to the spot welds.
1. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.
- Use the drill and chamfer the spot welds not accessible with the chamfering machine.
- Use the hammer and chisel and remove the spot welds chamfered previously.
1. Grind the seam weld shown in the figure.
- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint to gain access to the spot welds.
2. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.
- Use the hammer and chisel and remove the spot welds chamfered previously.
3. Remove the part from the vehicle.
- Straighten the edges of the vehicle using a mallet and profiled 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.
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 part at the points indicated.
- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.
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 in the areas shown in the diagram.
1. Use a spot welder in the areas shown in the diagram.
2. Use a MIG welder and fill weld the openings made previously.
1. Use a spot welder in the areas shown in the diagram.
2. Use a MIG welder and fill weld the openings made previously.
3. Use a MIG welder to seam weld in the join areas.
- 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 areas welded previously.
1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.
- Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.
Op. 7210B75 R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING
Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME
Removing
Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME
Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
Op. 7210B75 R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING
- 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 a rotary brush to remove the paint to gain access to the spot welds.
1. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.
- Use the hammer and chisel and remove the spot welds chamfered previously.
- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint to gain access to the spot welds.
1. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.
- Use the drill and chamfer the spot welds not accessible with the chamfering machine.
- Use the hammer and chisel and remove the spot welds chamfered previously.
1. Grind the seam weld shown in the figure.
- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint to gain access to the spot welds.
2. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.
- Use the hammer and chisel and remove the spot welds chamfered previously.
3. Remove the part from the vehicle.
- Straighten the edges of the vehicle using a mallet and profiled 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.
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 part at the points indicated.
- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.
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 in the areas shown in the diagram.
1. Use a spot welder in the areas shown in the diagram.
2. Use a MIG welder and fill weld the openings made previously.
1. Use a spot welder in the areas shown in the diagram.
2. Use a MIG welder and fill weld the openings made previously.
3. Use a MIG welder to seam weld in the join areas.
- 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 areas welded previously.
1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.
- Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.
Op. 7210B75 R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING
Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto
- 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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