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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)19 · Body panels and frame
19 · Body & interior

R.r. rear light cluster housing

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
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

Op. 7210E52 R.R. REAR WING

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

- 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. Grind the seam weld shown in the figure.

- 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.

3. Remove the outer part.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

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

1. 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.

2. Remove the inner part.

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 areas treated previously.

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 inner replacement part using a rotary brush.

2. Drill out part at the points indicated.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

1. Position the inner 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.

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.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

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 outer replacement part using a rotary brush.

2. Drill out part at the points indicated.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

R.R. REAR LIGHT CLUSTER HOUSING

1. Position the outer 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 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 two (inner and outer) replacement parts 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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