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Fiat Stilo Factory Service Manual (2001-2007)18 · Body panels and frame
18 · Body & interior

R.r. rear wing

Make
Fiat
Model
Stilo Factory Service Manual
Year
2001–2007
Section
Removing refitting › R.r. rear wing
Body panels and frameR.r. rear wing

R.R. REAR WING

Operation 7210E52 · External parts

S.W.

Removing

Check if any of the connected parts are deformed by checking body alignment dimensions. Use appropriate measurement tools (reference rigs, templates or gauges).

If necessary, straighten the body before cutting the part.

R.R. REAR WING

3 doors

Removing

Check if any of the connected parts are deformed by checking body alignment dimensions. Use appropriate measurement tools (reference rigs, templates or gauges).

If necessary, straighten the body before cutting the part.

R.R. REAR WING

5 doors

Removing

Check if any of the connected parts are deformed by checking body alignment dimensions. Use appropriate measurement tools (reference rigs, templates or gauges).

If necessary, straighten the body before cutting the part.

R.R. REAR WING

S.W.

1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the tailgate (1b).

R.R. REAR WING

3 doors

1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the tailgate (1b).

R.R. REAR WING

5 doors

1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the tailgate (1b).

R.R. REAR WING

S.W.

1. Using a power saw, cut along the profile of the wing following the cutting lines shown in the diagram.

R.R. REAR WING

3 doors

1. Use a chamfering machine to remove the weld spots shown in the figure.

2. Drill out the spot welds shown in the figure.

3. Use a power saw to cut the panel at the points shown in the diagram.

On the right side of the bodyshell only, use a drill on the retaining tabs in the area of the fuel tank.

4. Detach the wing.

Use a grinding wheel to remove the spot weld residues.

Straighten the edges of the frame.

Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the areas which have been ground.

R.R. REAR WING

5 doors

1. Use a chamfering machine to remove the weld spots shown in the figure.

2. Drill out the spot welds shown in the figure.

3. Use a power saw to cut the panel at the points shown in the diagram.

On the right side of the bodyshell only, drill the retaining tabs in the area of the fuel tank.

4. Detach the wing.

Use a grinding wheel to remove the spot weld residues.

Straighten the edges of the frame.

Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the areas which have been ground.

R.R. REAR WING

S.W.

1. Reduce the spot welds in the areas shown in the diagram.

2. Drill out the spot welds shown in the figure.

Detach the wing and the panel offcuts.

Use a grinding wheel to remove the spot weld residues.

Straighten the edges of the frame.

R.R. REAR WING

3 doors

Refitting

1. Apply a bead of sealant to the areas shown in the diagram.

2. Correctly position the wing on the bodyshell and secure it using self-locking clamps.

Check the parts are properly aligned.

3. Trace the cutting line on the upper part of the pillar.

4. Cut the superimposed panels following the line traced previously.

R.R. REAR WING

5 doors

Refitting

1. Apply a bead of sealant to the areas shown in the diagram.

2. Correctly position the wing on the bodyshell and secure it using self-locking clamps.

Check the parts are properly aligned.

3. Trace the cutting line on the upper part of the pillar.

4. Cut the superimposed panels following the line traced previously.

R.R. REAR WING

S.W.

1. Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proofing around the edge of the parts.

2. Apply paint to the edges in contact with the vehicle.

R.R. REAR WING

3 doors

Remove the replacement part and the panel offcuts from the bodyshell.

Clean the area cut and apply electro-galvanizing paint.

1. Correctly position the wing on the bodyshell and secure it using self-locking clamps.

Check the parts are properly aligned.

2. Seam weld the areas shown in the diagram.

3. Fill weld in the areas shown in the diagram.

4. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the figure.

On the right side of the bodyshell only, fill weld the retaining tabs in the area of the fuel tank.

R.R. REAR WING

5 doors

Remove the replacement part and the panel offcuts from the bodyshell.

Clean the area cut and apply electro-galvanizing paint.

1. Correctly position the wing on the bodyshell and secure it using self-locking clamps.

Check the parts are properly aligned.

2. Seam weld the areas shown in the diagram.

3. Fill weld in the areas shown in the diagram.

4. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the figure.

On the right side of the bodyshell only, fill weld the retaining tabs in the area of the fuel tank.

R.R. REAR WING

S.W.

Refitting

1. Apply a bead of sealant to the areas indicated in the figure.

2. Correctly position the wing on the bodyshell and secure it using self-locking clamps.

Check the parts are properly aligned.

3. Trace the cutting line on the upper part of the pillar.

4. Cut the superimposed panels following the line traced previously.

R.R. REAR WING

3 doors

Clean the areas affected by the welding.

Check the welded parts are correctly positioned.

Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the areas which have been ground.

5 doors

Clean the areas affected by the welding.

Check the welded parts are correctly positioned.

Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the areas which have been ground.

S.W.

Remove the replacement part and the panel offcuts from the bodyshell.

Clean the area cut and apply electro-galvanizing paint.

1. Correctly position the wing on the bodyshell and secure it using self-locking clamps.

Check the parts are properly aligned.

2. Seam weld the areas shown in the diagram.

3. Carry out spot welding at the points shown in the diagram.

4. Use a MIG welder to fill weld in the areas shown in the diagram.

R.R. REAR WING

Clean the areas affected by the welding.

Check the welded parts are correctly positioned.

Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the areas which have been ground.

Fit the tailgate.

Tighten the fixing bolts without torque tightening them.

Parts & tools for this job For 2001 Fiat Stilo

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