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

Replacing the boot opening control cable

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Bonnet / boot › Replacing the boot opening control cable
BodyworkReplacing the boot opening control cable
  1. Using a punch, slacken the two self-shearing screws fastening the lock block to the boot and remove it.
Hand using punch on screw 1

Refit reversing the sequence used for removal taking care to use new self-shearing screws for fastening the lock block.

  • Remove the rear seat cushion (see specific paragraph).
  1. Remove the cap and slacken the screw fastening the left front seat belt sliding connection, without withdrawing the belt itself.
  2. Slacken the screw illustrated fastening the side panel to facilitate moving the floor mat.
Screw 1 and panel 2
  • Remove the left hand sill board (see specific paragraph).
  • Pull away the floor mat and release the cable from the fastening clamps.
  1. Slacken the two fastening screws and pull out the boot opening control lever just enough to remove the control cable.
Boot opening control cable 1

REPLACING THE BOOT OPENING CONTROL CABLE

  • Remove the suitcase guard (see specific paragraph).
  1. Disconnect the boot opening cable from the lock striker and release it from the fastening clamps in the luggage compartment.
Boot opening control cable 1
  • Remove the boot opening control cable and install a new one reversing the sequence followed for removal.
Control cable attachment point on vehicle chassis

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

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