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

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
BodyworkSUNROOF 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.
Sunroof electric motor and relay assembly with wiring harness
  1. 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.

Sunroof gear motor bush with special wrench

EMERGENCY MANUAL OPERATION OF THE SUNROOF

If the electric control device fails to work, the sunroof can be operated manually as follows:

  1. Levering in the point shown by the arrow, remove the cover.
Sunroof control panel with lever point indicated

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

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