Preliminary procedures

REPLACING THE REAR WING (7090A 54)*

The component for which the replacement procedure is given below is highlighted in red in the diagram of the bodyshe11 at the side.

PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES

Establish the extent of the damage, check if the connected components have been distorted by checking the bodyshe11 alignment figures given on page 149 onwards, using suitable methods (jigs, templates or gauges)

Carry out any straightening operations required to the bodyshe11 before cutting the part. After this operation check that the components not being replaced are in tact.

PRELIMINARY DISMANTLING

• Rear seat belts
• Rear seat
• Rear wheel
• Rear bumper
• Underdoor side member inner cover
• Luggage compartment inner cover
• Rear light clusters
• Third fixed window
• Fuel tank protection
• Wing inner panel

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND REGULATIONS TO BE OBSERVED

Cover the seats with protective cloths.

Empty and remove the fuel tank.

Disconnect the negative battery lead.

Suitably protect the paintwork of the panels surrounding the repair area which are not damaged (for example with adhesive tape).

When carrying out the operations described below, adhere strictly to the safety procedures, wearing the recommended protective clothing. Protective shoes, ear-muffs and gloves should be worn during the cutting operations, masks for welding and gloves during welding operations, and a protective mask and gloves during painting operations.

The hinged opening rear window hinge trim should always be removed if the vehicle goes into a drying oven to prevent the component from becoming distorted or breaking.

(*) This number indicates the operation code in the Flat rate manual.