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

Refitting

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
External trim › Refitting
BodyworkRefitting

NOTE: Use the short or long sealant cartridge depending on the edge of the window in question.

Diagram showing a hand using a tool to apply sealant along the edge of a windshield.
  • Install the lower rear window seal strip.
  • Install the rear fixed window centering the plastic nails and then pressing so that they are fixed in position.

- Before installing the window ensure that when its is cleaned that there are no signs of chipping around the edges. - Ensure that the window housing frame is not bent.

Diagram showing a car's rear window and quarterlight with arrows indicating alignment checks.
  1. Check alignment with the quarterlight and the rear windshield.
  • Complete the refitting operations by reversing the procedures followed for removal.

NOTE: Do not use the vehicle until the sealant is completely dry.

REFITTING

  • Clean residues of sealant from the edge of the windscreen mating surfaces then clean with a dry cloth and blow-off with compressed air.
  • Restore any damaged paintwork caused when cutting the sealant with the shears.
  1. If re-using the old windscreen remove the three lateral and upper strips and remove the residual sealant from the edge of the windscreen.
Diagram showing a tool removing a strip from the edge of a windshield.

Proceed with the glueing cycle using the special KIT supplied by Spares checking the date of expiry.

  1. Carefully clean the edge of the windscreen with the special cloth moistened with degreasing agent.
Diagram showing a hand applying sealant along a strip on a windshield.
  1. Apply sealant along the seal strip on the window using the nozzle from which the guide has been removed.

OTE: It is therefore possible to re-use the windscreen even if one or more supports of the centering pins are broken or cut.

Illustrates windshield wiper blade replacement procedure

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

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