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

Adjustment

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Bonnet / boot › Adjustment
BodyworkAdjustment
  1. Suitably support the boot and disconnect it from the telescopic supports.
Hand disconnecting a boot hinge from telescopic support
  1. Loosen the two screws per hinge securing the boot and remove the boot lid.
Hand loosening screws on boot hinge

6 ÷ 7 Nm
0.6 ÷ 0.8 kgm

ADJUSTMENT

  1. Loosen the screws securing the boot to the hinge and adjust longitudinally.
Adjusting boot hinge with arrow indicating longitudinal adjustment

NOTE: If the above adjustment is not sufficient adjust the hinge as described in the specific paragraph.

  1. Loosen the nut securing the buffer.
    2. Loosen or tighten the buffer as required.
Hand adjusting buffer on boot hinge with arrow indicating direction of adjustment

BOOT CATCH

REMOVAL/REFITTING

  1. Working in the boot, pull off the four plastic buttons securing the protective trim.
    2. Loosen the two screws securing the protective trim and remove the protective trim.
Protective trim with four plastic buttons and two screws

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