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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)19 · Body panels and frame
19 · Body & interior

R.r. rear light cluster housing

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Removing-refitting › R.r. rear light cluster housing
Body panels and frameR.r. rear light cluster housing

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

Operation 7210B75 · STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CENTRE AND REAR SECTION)

Removing

- Check that the components connected are not distorted by checking the bodyshell alignment measurements using suitable equipment (gauges, templates or jigs).

- Straighten the body as necessary.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

1. Use a hack sawing machine following the cutting line shown in the diagram.

- Remove the cut part.

- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint to gain access to the spot welds.

2. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use the drill and chamfer the spot welds not accessible with the chamfering machine.

- Use the hammer and chisel and remove the spot welds chamfered previously.

- Remove the offcuts from the vehicle.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

- Straighten the edges of the vehicle using a mallet and profiled block.

- Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.

- Use a rotary brush to clean the areas treated previously.

1. Apply electro-galvanizing paint.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside and outside of the replacement part using a rotary brush.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

Refitting

1. Position the replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.

- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.

2. Use a MIG welder and fill weld the openings made previously.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.

1. Use a disc grinder to level the welds.

- Use a rotary brush to clean the areas welded previously.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.

- Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.

- Proceed with the painting stage.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

Station Wagon

Removing

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME

- Check that connected components are not distorted by checking the bodyshell alignment measurements using suitable equipment (gauges, templates or jigs).

- Straighten the body as necessary.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds.

1. Use the chamfering machine to remove the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds that aren''t accessible to the chamfering machine.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.

2. Remove the part from the vehicle.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

- Straighten the edges of the vehicle using a hammer and dolly block.

- Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.

- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously treated areas.

1. Apply electro-galvanizing paint.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

Refitting

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside and outside of the replacement part using a rotary brush.

2. Drill out the part at the indicated points.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

1. Position the replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.

- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.

2. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the diagram.

3. Use a MIG welder to fill weld the openings made previously.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

- Correct any distortions to the panel using a mallet and dolly block.

1. Use a disc grinder to level the welds.

- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously welded areas.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.

- Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.

- Proceed with the painting stage.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

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