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Alfa Romeo 156 Factory Service Manual (1997-2002)12 · Body panels and reinforcement
12 · Body & interior

Front wing

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156 Factory Service Manual
Year
1997–2002
Section
Removal and refitment › Front wing
Body panels and reinforcementFront wing

Front wing

Operation 7210E18 · External parts

Removal

Front wing

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.

Front wing

1 Lift the bonnet lid.

2 Open front door 2a and prise out door drip channel seal 2b to gain access to the wing retaining nut.

3 Protect the trim grille beneath the windscreen using adhesive tape.

4 Remove the PVC treatment between front pillar and wing using a vibrating cutter and appropriate blade.

5 Heat and then use an appropriate blade to cut the sealant between front pillar and wing.

Front wing

1 Unscrew the upper wing retaining bolts.

2 Unscrew the wing side retaining bolts.

3 Unscrew the lower wing retaining bolts.

4 Remove the wing from the car.

Refitting

Front wing

1 Clean off residues of old sealant and PVC using a vibrating cutter and appropriate blade.

2 Position the wing 2a on the car and secure provisionally using the retaining bolts 2b.

3 Lower the bonnet lid 3a and close the front door 3b. Check the door is aligned and that the gap around the edge is even.

Front wing

1 Paint the wing in accordance with the specified procedure.

Front wing

1 Position the wing on the car and screw in the retaining bolts without tightening.

2 Align the wing and check the edges between wing and door 2a and bonnet lid 2b.

3 Permitted wing adjustment movements are indicated by arrows.

4 Fully tighten the wing retaining bolts.

Front wing

1 Apply sealant to the area indicated (use the specified cycle).

2 Reapply PVC treatment to the areas indicated (use the specified cycle).

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