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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Electrical System Diagnosis Manual, Volume 3 (1994-2001)01 · 145 electrical system diagnosis
01 · Diagnostics

Battery

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Electrical System Diagnosis Manual, Volume 3
Year
1994–2001
Section
Electrical components › Battery
145 electrical system diagnosisBattery · page 1 of 2

BATTERY

NOTE: For the complete description of the battery, see Boxer engines.

REMOVING/REFITTING

  1. Disconnect the battery (-) terminal and then the (+) terminal.
  2. Slacken the fastening bracket screw and remove the battery.
Battery with terminals and mounting bracket

ALTERNATOR

NOTE: For the complete description of the alternator see Boxer engines.

REMOVING/REFITTING

  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  1. Disconnect the lambda sensor electrical connection.
Lambda sensor electrical connection
  • Raise the car.
  • Remove the right front wheel and mud flap.
  1. Working as illustrated on the pulley guide, slacken the tension of the auxiliary components drive belt and remove it.
Slackening auxiliary components drive belt
  1. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the reinforcement bracket.
  2. Remove the front section of the exhaust pipe complete with lambda sensor after slackening the fastening screws.
Removing front section of exhaust pipe with lambda sensor
  1. Slacken the screws fastening the power steering box to the suspension crossmember.
Slackening screws on power steering box

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