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

Preparation

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Fixed bodywork components › Preparation
146 bodyworkPreparation
  1. Using a snipping machine, remove the welding spots illustrated.
  2. Using a drill, remove the welding spots illustrated, then remove the underdoor frame.
Diagram showing removal of welding spots with tools

PREPARATION

  1. Using a rotary brush, clean the areas concerned by welding.
  • Apply the specified electric welding protection on the areas involved by spot welding.
Diagram showing cleaning with rotary brush and applying welding protection

POSITIONING

  1. Position the the underdoor frame joining the edges to be welded and fasten using clamps.
Diagram showing positioning of underdoor frame with clamps

WELDING AND FINISHING OF SHEET METAL PIECE

  1. Using a spot welder, tack the underdoor frame working as illustrated.
  2. Using an MIG welder, proceed as illustrated.
Diagram showing welding spots with spot and MIG welders
  • Refit the underdoor trim working as described in the corresponding paragraph.

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