Boot lid hinges
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
- Year
- 1994–2001
- Section
- Mobile bodywork components › Boot lid hinges
146 bodyworkBoot lid hinges
Refit the boot lid reversing the sequence followed for removal following the instructions given below.
- When a new boot lid is being used, apply the specified sealant along the inner perimeter as illustrated.
- If necessary, adjust the boot lid as described in the corresponding paragraph.
- If necessary, separate the two hinge halves on the bench, removing the stop ring and withdrawing the fastening pins.
- When assembling, apply the specified sealant between the hinges and the body as illustrated.
BOOT LID HINGES
REMOVING/REFITTING
- Remove the boot lid (see specific paragraph).
- Slacken the fastening screws and nuts and remove the complete hinges from the body.
6 ÷ 8 Nm
0.6 ÷ 0.8 kgm
4 ÷ 5 Nm
0.4 ÷ 0.5 kgm
BONNECT ADJUSTMENT
- Adjust the bonnet lid longitudinally, working on the screws fastening it to the hinges and checking the alignment and lights.
NOTE: For bonnet adjustment the seal, lock and telescopic props should be assembled.
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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