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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)04 · 146 bodywork
04 · Body & interior

Rear mudguard

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Fixed bodywork components › Rear mudguard
146 bodyworkRear mudguard

REAR MUDGUARD

PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

  • Disconnect the battery (-) terminal and remove the electronic control units.
  • Remove the trim components, electric and mechanical systems that might hinder the repair operation or suffer damage during work (see specific paragraphs).
  • Remove the following sheet metal parts:
  • rear door on the side concerned (see specific paragraph)
  • deck lid (see specific paragraph).

REMOVAL

Car rear view showing mudguard area
  1. Using a circular blade saw, cut along the line illustrated, without damaging the sheet metal below.
Close-up of mudguard weld seam with cutting line
  1. part name
Close-up of rear mudguard weld seam
  • Using a rotary brush, clean the areas to be de-welded to reveal the welding spots.
  1. Using a snipping machine, remove the accessible welding spots; remove the remaining welding spots using a drill.
Close-up of mudguard with welding spots marked

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