Refitting
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 145/146 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1994–1999
- Section
- External trim › Refitting
NOTE: Use the short or long sealant cartridge depending on the edge of the window in question.
- 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.
- 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.
- If re-using the old windscreen remove the three lateral and upper strips and remove the residual sealant from the edge of the windscreen.
Proceed with the glueing cycle using the special KIT supplied by Spares checking the date of expiry.
- Carefully clean the edge of the windscreen with the special cloth moistened with degreasing agent.
- 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.
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- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: Alfa Romeo panel clips assortment
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