Rear wing lower reinforcement
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Idea Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Removing refitting › Rear wing lower reinforcement
Rear wing lower reinforcement
Removing
Check if any of the connected parts are deformed by checking body alignment dimensions. Use appropriate measurement tools (reference rigs, templates or gauges).
Straighten the body if necessary.
Use a rotary brush to clean the panel edges in order to expose the spot welds.
1. Use a chamfering machine to crop weld spots.
2. Drill out the spot welds indicated.
Use a chisel and mallet to remove spots drilled previously.
3. Remove the ribbing from the car.
Straighten the panel edges using a hammer and profiled stake.
Use a grinding wheel to remove the spot weld residues.
Use a rotary brush to clean treated areas.
1. Apply the electroweldable paint finish.
1. Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proof treatment from around the inner and outer edges of the part.
2. Drill holes in the part at the points shown.
Apply electric weld paint to the edges.
Refitting
1. Position the reinforcement correctly on the car and secure using self-locking grippers.
Check alignment.
2. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the figure.
3. Use a MIG welder to fill the holes made previously.
Correct any deformations in the panel using a profiled stake and mallet.
1. Use a grinding wheel to level the welds
Use a rotary brush to clean the welded areas.
2. Crimp the tab to the rear trim.
1. Apply rust-proofing to newly-welded areas.
Seal the joint lines between the part and the car.
Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Fiat Idea
- 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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