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

R.r. rear wing frame

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

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

Operation 7210B45 · STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CENTRE AND REAR SECTION)

Removing

Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR

Op. 7210E38 R.R. REAR SIDE DOOR

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

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

Op. 7210B75 R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

Op. 7210E28 R.R. ROOF PANEL

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.

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

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.

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

- 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 WING FRAME

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.

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

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.

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

- 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.

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

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

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

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

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. 7210E28 R.R. ROOF PANEL

Op. 7210B75 R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

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

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

Op. 7210E38 R.R. REAR SIDE DOOR

Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR

Station Wagon

Removing

Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR

Op. 7210E38 R.R. REAR SIDE DOOR

Op. 7210E56 R.R. TAILGATE

Op. 7210E28 R.R. ROOF PANEL

Op. 7210B18 R.R. ROOF PANEL SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBER

Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

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.

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

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.

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

- 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.

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

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.

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

All versions

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.

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

Station Wagon

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.

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

- 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 WING FRAME

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

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

R.R. REAR WING FRAME

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. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

Op. 7210E34 R.R. ROOF PANEL/SIDE PANEL CONNECTION PROFILE-MOULDING

Op. 7210B18 R.R. ROOF PANEL SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBER

Op. 7210E28 R.R. ROOF PANEL

Op. 7210E56 R.R. TAILGATE

Op. 7210E38 R.R. REAR SIDE DOOR

Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR

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