7210A40 FRONT SIDE PANEL (LEVEL 1) - Alfa - 156 - eLearn

3239027 - 7210A40 front side panel (level 1)

) - 7210A15 R.R. HEADLAMP HOUSING/FRONT WING CROSSMEMBER . - 7210E18 R.R. FRONT WING . - 7210A16 R.R. WING LOWER CROSSMEMBER . Check if any of the connected parts are deformed by checking body alignment dimensions. Use appropriate measurement tools (reference rigs, templates or gauges).Straighten the body if necessary.

1. Cut with a pneumatic saw following the cutting lines in accordance with the dimensions given in the figure.2. Use a rotary brush to clean the areas to be ground to expose the weld spots.

1. Use a chamfering machine to remove the weld spots.2. Remove the side panel trim from its seat.

1. Drill out the weld spots shown in the figure.2. Use a chamfering machine to crop the weld spots indicated in the figure.3. Remove the strut from its seat.

1. Use a circular saw to cut the inner reinforcement. Respect the dimension shown in the figure.2. Remove the reinforcement from its seat.

Straighten the body edges using a mallet and profiled stake.Use a grinding wheel to remove the weld spot residues.1. Apply the electric weld paint finish.

1. Cut the inner reinforcement at the bench. Take care to leave a sufficiently wide section of steel to attach the new part to.Use a rotary brush to remove rust-proofing from the edges of the part in contact with the strut.2. Apply electroweldable paint finish to edges in contact with the strut.

Refitting ( Removing

) 1. Lay the inner reinforcement on the car and position correctly using a template and self-locking clips.Check it is properly aligned.2. Use a circular saw to trim the panel and remove excess parts.

1. Use a MIG welder to seam weld the inner reinforcement.

Use a grinding wheel to level weld residues and remove.1. Apply rust-proofing to newly welded areas.

1. Cut the strut at the bench. Take care to leave a sufficiently wide section of steel to attach the new part to.Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proofing from around the inner and outer edge.2. Apply electric weld paint finish to the newly-treated panel edges.

1. Position and fix correctly the strut on the car using the gauge and self-locking grippers.Check the part is properly aligned on the car.2. Use a circular saw to trim the panel and remove excess parts.

Straighten the body edges using a mallet and profiled stake.Use a rotary brush to remove rust-proofing.1. Apply electroweldable paint finish to edges in contact with the panel.

1. Position the pillar on the car correctly using a gauge and self-locking clips.2. Use a MIG welder to carry out the seam welding.3. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown in the figure.

1. Cut the side panel at the bench. Take care to leave a sufficiently wide section of steel to attach the new part to.Use a rotary brush to remove the corrosion-proofing around the edge of the parts.2. Apply electric weld paint finish to the edges to be welded.

1. Lay the side panel in place and position correctly using self-locking clips.2. Position front side panel connection beam (2a) and apply a few weld spots (2b). Check that the gap between side panel and side panel connection beam is 20 mm.3. Use a circular saw to trim the panel and remove excess parts.

1. Use a rotary brush to clean the areas shown after removing the part.Apply the electric weld paint finish.

1. Position the side panel on the car using self-locking clips.2. Use a MIG welder to carry out the seam welding.3. Use a spot welder to weld the areas shown.

1. Correct any deformations in the panel using a profiled stake and mallet.Use a grinding wheel to level weld residues and remove.

1. Apply rust-proofing to newly-welded areas.2. Seal the joint lines shown in the figure.Apply paint.3. Apply wax oil inside the side panel.

- 7210A16 R.R. WING LOWER CROSSMEMBER . - 7210E18 R.R. FRONT WING . - 7210A15 R.R. HEADLAMP HOUSING/FRONT WING CROSSMEMBER .