Preparation
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
- Year
- 1994–2001
- Section
- Fixed bodywork components › Preparation
146 bodyworkPreparation · page 1 of 2
- Using a de-welder, remove the welding spots illustrated.
- Open the clinching tab and remove the centre pillar.
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- Using a de-welder remove the welding spots illustrated and remove the upper part of the inner centre pillar trim.
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PREPARATION
- Working on the bench and using a reciprocating saw, cut the outer pillar trim taking care to maintain the correct overlaying area.
- Trace the outer pillar trim and drill (bit Ø 5 mm) as illustrated.
- Using a rotary brush, clean the areas of the trim and of the centre pillar frame involved by welding.
- Apply the specified electric welding protection on the areas involved by spot welding.
- Fit the pads for fastening the door hinges and the lock striker on the centre pillar frame.
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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