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Lancia Thesis Factory Service Manual (2002-2009)18 · Body panels and frame
18 · Body & interior

Right rear wing

Make
Lancia
Model
Thesis Factory Service Manual
Year
2002–2009
Section
Removing refitting › Right rear wing
Body panels and frameRight rear wing

RIGHT REAR WING

Operation 7210E53 · EXTERNAL PARTS

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.

RIGHT REAR WING

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.

RIGHT REAR WING

Refitting

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the replacement part using a rotary brush and apply electro-galvanizing paint.

RIGHT REAR WING

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.

RIGHT REAR WING

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.

RIGHT REAR WING

- 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.

RIGHT REAR 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.

RIGHT REAR WING

Parts & tools for this job Staging For 2002 Lancia Thesis

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