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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)01 · 1.7 16V Boxer engine (1712)
01 · Engine

Removal/refitting

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Engine cooling system › Removal/refitting
1.7 16V Boxer engine (1712)Removal/refitting

A thermal contact on the radiator controls the cooling fans.

REMOVAL/REFITTING

(for versions with conditioner)

  • Remove the cooling fans (see specific paragraph).
  • Remove the radiator grille and front bumper (see GROUP 70).
  • Raise the car.
  1. Unscrew the two plugs under the crankcase and drain off the coolant into a suitable recipient.

The anti-freeze mixture used as coolant can damage the paintwork: avoid touching any painted parts with it.

Coolant inlet sleeve disconnection point under the car.
  • Lower the car.
  1. Disconnect the coolant inlet sleeve from the radiator.
Radiator coolant outlet sleeve disconnected from union on crankcase.
  1. Disconnect the radiator coolant outlet sleeve from the union on the crankcase.
Connection pipe to header tank from radiator being disconnected.
  1. Disconnect the connection pipe to the header tank from the radiator.
Lower air duct being removed after slackening fastening screws.
  • Raise the car.
  1. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the lower air duct.
Electrical connections of fan control thermal contact being disconnected.
  1. Disconnect the electrical connections of the fan control thermal contact.
  2. Remove the fan control thermal contact.

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

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