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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
  1. Using a snipping machine, remove the welding spots illustrated.
  2. Using an oxyacetylene blower, de-weld the edges of the rear panel from the mudguard, then remove them.
Diagram showing rear panel with welding spots and tools for removal

PREPARATION

  • Using a rotary brush, clean the areas concerned by welding.
  1. Apply the high thickness electric welding protection on the whole coupling area of the rear panel with the floor.
  • Apply the electric welding protection to be brushed on the remaining areas involved by spot welding.
Diagram showing application of electric welding protection on rear panel

POSITIONING AND CHECKING

  1. Position the rear panel joining the edges to be welded and fasten using clamps and two clinching tabs.
Diagram showing rear panel positioned with clamps and clinching tabs
  • 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 front view of car for checking squareness and alignment
  • Remove the assembled components to check for correct positioning of the rear panel.

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

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