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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

Front safety belts (page 2 of 2)

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Internal trim
146 bodyworkFront safety belts · page 2 of 2
  1. Slacken and remove the screw fastening the pretensioning device "safety" bracket.
Hand using tool to loosen screw on safety bracket

3,5 Nm
0,35 kgm

  1. Separate the inner bracket from the retainer pin on the inertia reel to "disable" the pretensioner, then remove it from the pillar.
Hand separating inner bracket from retainer pin
  1. Through the special window make sure that the security device has been engaged checking that the spring shown by the arrow has returned to the rest position (towards the inside of the car); if not, suspend the procedure and be very careful because the device may be triggered.

NOTE: when the inner bracket is in position its tooth presses on the spring causing the release of the security device.

The operator must wear protective items (polyethylene gloves, safety goggles, ear muffs), never go near with the face and keep as far away as possible when carrying out the operation.

  1. Remove the upper trim cap fastened to the height adjustment device.
  2. Slacken the nut, then remove it.
Illustrates hand pulling out ignition switch lock cylinder
Upper trim cap and nut on pillar

34 ÷ 42 Nm
3,5 ÷ 4,3 kgm

  1. Release and withdraw the belt guide pin.
Belt guide pin being released

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

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