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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)04 · 146 bodywork
04 · Body & interior

Positioning and checking

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Fixed bodywork components › Positioning and checking
146 bodyworkPositioning and checking

POSITIONING AND CHECKING

  1. Position the partial outer rear panel joining the edges to be welded and fasten using clamps.
Rear view of car with partial outer rear panel being positioned, showing clamps and reference points
  • Check the squareness, lights and angles refitting the components removed previously with the seals and parts, which, when assembled, make it possible to check that the result of the operation is perfect.
Front view of car showing alignment marks for checking squareness
  • Remove the components assembled for checking the correct positioning of the panel.
  • Bend the edges of the rear reinforcements opened for removing the partial outer rear panel.

WELDING AND FINISHING THE PANEL

  1. Using a spot welder or, where necessary, an MIG welder, proceed as illustrated.
  2. Using an oxyacetylene torch, brass braze weld as illustrated.
Diagram of rear panel showing welding points and tools
  1. Part 1
  2. Part 2
  3. Part 3
  4. Part 6
  5. Part 25
  6. Part 33

Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146

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