Right rear wing
- Make
- Lancia
- Model
- Thesis Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2002–2009
- Section
- Removing refitting › Right rear wing
RIGHT REAR WING
The vehicle should be in the following condition before the operation: boot lid removed.
Removing
- Check that the components connected are not distorted by checking the bodyshell alignment measurements using suitable equipment (gauges, templates or jigs).
- Carry out any bodyshell straightening operations before cutting the component.
1. Cut at points (1a) and (1b) using a power saw.
1. Using a chamfering machine and drill, reduce the spot welds along the outer perimeter of the wing.
2. Remove the wing using a hammer and chisel.
Refitting
1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the replacement part using a rotary brush and apply electro-galvanizing paint.
1. Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder and straighten the edges of the panel along the surface of the bodyshell concerned.
- Apply electro-galvanizing paint.
1. Position the wing correctly on the bodyshell and secure it using self-locking clamps.
- Check that the alignment is perfect.
2. Trace the upper (2a) and lower (2b) cutting lines on the replacement part.
- Cut the superimposed panels, following the line.
- Remove the replacement part and the metal offcuts from the bodyshell.
- Clean the cutting area and apply electro-galvanizing paint.
1. Position the wing correctly on the bodyshell and secure it using self-locking clamps.
- Check that the alignment is perfect.
2. Carry out brazing welding at points (2a) and (2b).
3. Using a spot welder, weld along the entire perimeter and the lower cut of the wing.
- Clean the areas involved in the welding removing the excess material.
- Check that the welded components are correctly positioned.
- Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the ground parts.
1. Fit the boot lid and check the alignment.
Parts & tools for this job Staging For 2002 Lancia Thesis
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
- PARTTouch-up paintSearch: Lancia touch up paint
- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: Lancia panel clips assortment
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