Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)11 · Bodywork
11 · Body & interior

Removal of components

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Body - Generalities › Removal of components
BodyworkRemoval of components

REMOVAL OF COMPONENTS

a. Ensure that all the damaged parts have been identified by measuring the main squaring values. See "Body Squaring".

b. Pull the body using a tool which is suitable to the extent of the damage and apply traction in the direction opposite to the impact. Removed parts can be re-used providing they meet the requirements listed in "Body Squaring".

WARNING:
Pay special attention when securing tension chains to the body in order to avoid accidental release during the operations.

Body mounted on a frame straightening bench and pulled with a tension chain

c. Cut away the damaged parts
Tools required:

  • Pneumatic saw
  • Pneumatic chisel
Cutting away a damaged panel with a pneumatic saw

d. If the spot welds are not visible remove the paint with a wire brush.
Tools required:

  • Rotating brush.
Removing paint from the spot welds with a rotating brush

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

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