R.r. rear wing frame
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2011
- Section
- Removing-refitting › R.r. rear wing frame
R.R. REAR WING FRAME
Removing
Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR
Op. 7210E38 R.R. REAR SIDE DOOR
Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME
Op. 7210B75 R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING
Op. 7210B18 R.R. ROOF PANEL SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBER
Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
Op. 7210B65 R.R. REAR PILLAR (WING INTERIOR)
Op. 7210E72 R.R. FUEL FILLER BUSH WITH WING REMOVED
- 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.
1. Use a hack sawing machine following the cutting lines shown in the diagram.
- 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 part from the vehicle.
- 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.
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 the part at the points shown using a drill.
- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.
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 spot welder in the areas shown in the diagram.
3. Use a MIG welder and weld the openings made previously in the replacement part.
4. Use a MIG welder to seam weld in the join areas.
- Correct any distortions to the panel using a hammer and dolly block.
1. Use a disc grinder to level the welds.
- Use a rotary brush to clean the areas welded previously.
1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.
- Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.
Op. 7210E72 R.R. FUEL FILLER BUSH WITH WING REMOVED
Op. 7210B65 R.R. REAR PILLAR (WING INTERIOR)
Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
Op. 7210B18 R.R. ROOF PANEL SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBER
Op. 7210B75 R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING
Op. 7210B50 R.R. REAR WING LOWER FRAME
Op. 7210E38 R.R. REAR SIDE DOOR
Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR
Removing
Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR
Op. 7210E38 R.R. REAR SIDE DOOR
Op. 7210B18 R.R. ROOF PANEL SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBER
Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
Op. 7210B51 R R UPPER CHANNEL STIFFENER, (ONE) LH OR RH
Op. 7210B52 R.R. REAR WING LONGITUDINAL REINFORCEMENT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT
Op. 7210E72 R.R. FUEL FILLER BUSH WITH WING REMOVED
- 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.
1. Use the hack saw following the cutting lines in the diagram.
- 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 part from the vehicle.
- 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 areas treated previously.
1. Apply electro-galvanizing paint.
Refitting
1. Operare al banco e tagliare il ricambio, nei punti indicati in figura, rispettando l’esigenza di mantenere un tratto di lamiera per la sovrapposizione.
2. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the inside and outside of the replacement part using a rotary brush.
3. Drill out part at the points indicated.
- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.
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 the circular saw to cut the edges of the panel so that the join line is perfect.
- Rimuovere le lamiere in eccesso.
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 in the areas shown in the diagram.
3. Use a MIG welder and fill weld the openings made previously.
4. Use a MIG welder to seam weld in the join areas.
- 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.
1. Apply anti-oxidant protection to the areas involved in the welding.
- Seal the join lines between the replacement part and the vehicle.
Op. 7210E72 R.R. FUEL FILLER BUSH WITH WING REMOVED
Op. 7210B52 R.R. REAR WING LONGITUDINAL REINFORCEMENT (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT
Op. 7210B51 R R UPPER CHANNEL STIFFENER, (ONE) LH OR RH
Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING
Op. 7210B18 R.R. ROOF PANEL SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBER
Parts & tools for this job Staging For 2005 Alfa Romeo 159
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
- PARTTouch-up paintSearch: Alfa Romeo touch up paint
- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: Alfa Romeo panel clips assortment
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