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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)18 · Body panels and frame
18 · Body & interior

Introduction - removing refitting

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Removing refitting › Introduction - removing refitting
Body panels and frameIntroduction - removing refitting

INTRODUCTION - REMOVING REFITTING

1.9 JTD 16V

WARNINGS

WARNINGS

The graphic index and the description of the symbols appearing in the repair procedures are given below.

Symbols

INTRODUCTION - REMOVING REFITTING

1 - Cut with hack-sawing machine

2 - Cut with circular saw

3 - Clean with rotary brush

4- Remove spot welds with spot weld remover

5 - Remove spot welds with spot weld remover Drilling for MIG welding

6 - Prepare panel using chisel Drilling for MIG welding

7 - Application of electro-weldable protectives

8 - Apply high-thickness electroweldable protective coating

9 - Locate components

10 - Measure

11 - Secure components

12 - Secure threaded rivets

13 - Check openings are aligned

14 - Straighten edges using a profiled stake and hammer

15 - Remove weld spots with chisel and hammer

16 - Remove treatment with pneumatic knife

17 - Spot welding

18 - MIG welding

19 - Welding with oxyacetylene torch

20 - Grinding

21 - Apply rustproofings

22 - Apply sealants

23 - Apply underbody protective coatings

24 - Apply paints

25 - Apply wax-based protection

26 - Apply foam products

27 - Heating with hot air

28 - Removing panel offcuts

Processing symbols

The symbols are given below of the work tasks which are described in the repair procedures with an example of application. In the descriptions of the procedures, beside the progressive number of the steps of the procedure relating to welding tasks, there may be numbers in brackets which indicate the number of spot welds to be made or to be filled by MIG welding.

Cut made by hack saw or pneumatic chisel

INTRODUCTION - REMOVING REFITTING

Spot welding

INTRODUCTION - REMOVING REFITTING

Spot welding (three panels)

INTRODUCTION - REMOVING REFITTING

Continuous - sectional MIG welding

INTRODUCTION - REMOVING REFITTING

Brazing

INTRODUCTION - REMOVING REFITTING

MIG fill welding

INTRODUCTION - REMOVING REFITTING

Sealing

INTRODUCTION - REMOVING REFITTING

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