R.r. rear wing
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Stilo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2001–2007
- Section
- Removing refitting › R.r. rear wing
R.R. REAR WING
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.
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.
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.
1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the tailgate (1b).
1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the tailgate (1b).
1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the tailgate (1b).
1. Using a power saw, cut along the profile of the wing following the cutting lines shown in the diagram.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- 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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