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

R.r. front wing

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Removing refitting › R.r. front wing
Body panels and frameR.r. front wing

R.R. FRONT WING

Operation 7210E18 · EXTERNAL PARTS

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. FRONT WING

1. To avoid damaging the paintwork, apply bodywork adhesive tape (1a) along the outer profile of the front door (1b).

R.R. FRONT WING

1. Lift up the bonnet lid.

2. Open the front door.

3. Release the cover (3a), then undo the bolt (3b).

4. Remove the P.V.C. treatment between the front pillar and the wing using a vibrating knife and special blade.

5. After heating, cut the sealant using the special blade between the front pillar and the wing.

R.R. FRONT WING

1. Undo the upper bolts fixing the wing.

2. Undo the side bolts fixing the wing.

3. Undo the bolts fixing the wing.

4. Remove the wing from the vehicle.

R.R. FRONT WING

Refitting

1. Clean the residues of old sealant, thermo-expandable material and P.V.C. using the vibrating knife and special blade.

2. Position the wing (2a) on the vehicle and secure it temporarily using the fixing bolts (2b).

3. Lower the bonnet lid (3a), close the door (3b) and check the alignment and eveness of the surrounding gap.

R.R. FRONT WING

1. Paint the wing following the recommended cycle.

R.R. FRONT WING

1. Position the wing on the vehicle and screw in the fixing bolts without tightening them.

2. Align the wing checking the surrounding lines with the door (2a) and bonnet (2b).

3. The arrows indicate the possible movements for adjusting the wing.

4. Fully tighten the wing fixing bolts.

R.R. FRONT WING

1. Apply sealant to the area illustrated (following the recommended cycle).

2. Renew the P.V.C. treatment in the areas shown (following the recommended cycle).

3. Undo the bolt (3a) and attach the cover (3b).

R.R. FRONT WING

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