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

Lock unit

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Bonnet / boot › Lock unit
BodyworkLock unit

LOCK UNIT

REMOVAL/REFITTING

  • Follow the first three steps described in the "BOOT" paragraph.
  1. Disconnect the tie-rod connecting the lock to the pin.
Diagram showing hands disconnecting a tie-rod from a lock mechanism, labeled 1.
  1. Lower the boot, turn the logo and pull the two protective caps from the attachment screws.
Diagram showing hands removing protective caps from attachment screws on a car's bonnet, labeled 1.
  1. Using a suitable punch, loosen the two self-cutting screws securing the lock unit to the boot and remove the lock unit.
Diagram showing hands using a punch to loosen screws on a car's bonnet, labeled 1.

Refit by reversing the procedure followed for removal ensuring that two self-cutting screws are used for the lock unit attachment.

TELESCOPIC SUPPORTS

REMOVAL/REFITTING

  1. Open the boot, support it adequately and then open the clips securing the supports to the relative balls.
Diagram showing hands opening clips on a telescopic support, labeled 1.
  1. Remove the support by freeing it from the two retaining balls.
  2. If necessary loosen and remove the two retaining balls.
Diagram showing a telescopic support with retaining balls, labeled 1 and 2.

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