Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
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

Protections

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Fixed bodywork components › Protections
146 bodyworkProtections
  • Remove the assembled components to check for correct positioning of the inner side frame.
  1. Using a circular blade saw, trim the sheet metal eliminating the excess, without damaging the sheet metal below.
Diagram showing trimming sheet metal with a circular blade saw
  • Using an abrasive grinder remove and level remains of welding.

PROTECTIONS

  1. Apply the specified sealant along the lines illustrated.
  • Apply the specified underbody protection in the area of the wheelhouse involved by the replacement.
Illustrates mounting bracket with five bolts for vehicle component installation
Diagram showing application of sealant and underbody protection
  • Refit the rear mudguard working as described in the corresponding paragraph.

WELDING AND FINISHING OF SHEET METAL PIECE

  1. Using a spot welder, proceed with tacking.
  2. Using a spot welder or where necessary, an MIG welder, proceed as illustrated.
  3. Using an MIG welder, seam weld as illustrated.
Diagram showing welding points and seam welds on sheet metal piece

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

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