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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 saw with circular blade, cut following the trace illustrated, without damaging the panels below.
    - Using a rotary brush, clean the areas to be de-welded to reveal the welding spots.
Diagram showing rear panel with welding spots marked and tools for de-welding shown on the right.
  1. Using a de-welder remove the accessible welding spots; remove the remaining welding spots using a drill.
    - Remove the partial rear panel opening the edges of the rear reinforcements.
  2. Using a de-welder, remove the welding spots illustrated.
    2. Using an oxyacetylene torch, de-weld the edges of the partial rear outer panel from the mudguard, then remove them.
Diagram showing partial rear outer panel with welding spots and tools for de-welding shown on the right.

PREPARATION

  1. Using a rotary brush clean the areas involved by welding.
    - Apply the electric welding protection to be brushed on, on the areas involved by spot welding.
Diagram showing hand using drill to remove welding spots.

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