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
  1. Using an MIG welder, seam weld as illustrated.
  • Using an abrasive grinder, remove and level remains of welding.
Diagram showing seam welding area with grinder tool

PROTECTIONS

  1. Apply the specified sealant along the lines illustrated.
  • Apply the specified underbody protective coating in the area of the wheelhouse involved by the replacement.
Diagram showing sealant and protective coating application areas
  • Refit del rear mudguard and rear panel working in the corresponding paragraphs.

INNER SIDE FRAME WITH WHEELHOUSE (WITH REAR MUDGUARD AND REAR PANEL REMOVED)

REMOVAL

Diagram showing inner side frame with wheelhouse
  1. Using a circular blade saw, cut along the line illustrated, without damaging the sheet metal below.
Diagram showing cutting line for removal
  • Using a rotary brush, clean the areas to be de-welded to reveal the welding spots.
  1. Using a snipping machine, remove the welding spots.
Diagram showing snipping machine removing welding spots

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

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