SUNROOF ELECTRIC MOTOR/RELAY Removal/Refitting
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 145/146 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1994–1999
- Section
- External trim › SUNROOF ELECTRIC MOTOR/RELAY Removal/Refitting
SUNROOF ELECTRIC MOTOR/RELAY Removal/Refitting
NOTE: In the event of a failure of the electric motor, it is possible to move the roof to the required position operating the motor manually (see "EMERGENCY MANUAL OPERATION OF THE SUNROOF").
- Move the sunroof to the closed position flush with the roof.
- Remove the front passenger compartment ceiling light (see GROUP 55).
- Slacken the three fastening screws and withdraw the motor- control relay assembly just enough to disconnect the electrical connection, then remove it.
- On the bench, remove the relay from its base.
- Using the special wrench provided in the car tool bag, turn the bush of the sunroof gear motor until the roof is brought to the required position.
NOTE: When this operation has been completed, before removing the wrench, it must be turned half a turn in the opposite direction to before until a click is heard.
EMERGENCY MANUAL OPERATION OF THE SUNROOF
If the electric control device fails to work, the sunroof can be operated manually as follows:
- Levering in the point shown by the arrow, remove the cover.
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