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01 1.7 16V Boxer engine (1712)02 1.9 JTD engine (1910)03 1.9 TD and TD Cat engine (1929)04 146 bodywork05 Engine overhaul: index and updates06 Engine overhaul: 1.3 and 1.6 Boxer (AR33501, AR33201)07 Engine overhaul: 1.7 16V Boxer (AR33401)08 Engine overhaul: 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 Twin Spark 16V09 Engine overhaul: 2.0 Twin Spark 16V10 Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)11 Engine overhaul: 1.9 TD (AR67501)12 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)13 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)14 Engine overhaul: 2.0 V6 Turbo (AR16202)
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

PREPARATION

  1. Working on the bench, with a reciprocating saw cut the new inner frame, keeping the same overlapping area.
  2. Trace the inner side frame and drill (bit Ø 5 mm), as illustrated.
Diagram showing tracing and drilling of inner side frame
  1. Using a rotary brush, clean the areas concerned by welding.
Diagram showing application of electric welding protective material
  1. Apply the high thickness electric welding protective material on the parts coupling with the wheelhouse concerned by spot welding.
    - Apply the electric welding protection to be brushed on the remaining areas involved by spot welding.

POSITIONING AND CHECKING

  1. Position the partial inner side frame joining the edges to be welded and fasten using clamps and the clinching tab.
Applying sealant to engine hood hinge area
Diagram showing positioning of partial inner side frame with clamps
  • Check the squareness, lights and angles refitting the components removed previously with the associated seals and parts which, once assembled make it possible to check that the operations have been carried out to perfection.
Diagram showing checking squareness and alignment of bodywork

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

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