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

Runners and Racks

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
External trim › Runners and Racks
BodyworkRunners and Racks

When refitting reverse the procedure followed for removal and note the following:

Diagram showing external trim with component labeled 1
  1. Grease the mating surfaces between the flexible spring and frame.

Runners and Racks

Removal/Refitting

  • Remove the glass panel (see specific paragraph).
  • Remove the sliding blind (see specific paragraph).
  • Remove the electric motor (see specific paragraph).
  1. Free the water connection channel from the two connecting pins holding it to the runners.
  2. Back-off the channel.
  3. Loosen the five screws moving the runners bit by bit to enable them to be removed.
  4. Remove the guides.
  5. Remove the entire runner.
  6. Withdraw the flexible rack from the guide track.
  7. If necessary loosen the two screws and separate the external moulding.
Diagram showing disassembled runners and racks with labeled components 1 to 7

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

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