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
- Working on the bench, with a reciprocating saw cut the new inner frame, keeping the same overlapping area.
- Trace the inner side frame and drill (bit Ø 5 mm), as illustrated.
- Using a rotary brush, clean the areas concerned by welding.
- 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
- Position the partial inner side frame joining the edges to be welded and fasten using clamps and the clinching tab.
- 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.
Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLSocket setSearch: socket set metric
- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Alfa Romeo 145/146
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