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

Positioning

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Fixed bodywork components › Positioning
BodyworkPositioning
  • Using a rotating brush, clean the areas which are to be welded and remove the foam treatment product from the area to be cut along approximately 30 mm to prevent burning during welding.
  1. Apply the specified electroweldable protection product to the areas to be spot-welded.
Illustration showing application of protection product to weld area with tools

POSITIONING

  1. Using a jig, correctly position the front inner partial side panel.
  2. Overlap and secure the components to be welded in position using clamps, join together the edges and check alignment.
  3. Using a circular saw, trim the sheet metal to eliminate the excess parts.
Illustration showing positioning of side panel with jig and clamps

WELDING AND FINISHING THE SHEET METAL

  1. Using a spot-welder or, where necessary, a MIG welder, proceed as shown in the diagram.
  2. Using a MIG welder, weld to seams.
Illustration showing welding spots and seams on body panel
  1. Using an abrasive grinding machine, remove and flush the residues left after welding.
  • Using a rotating brush, clean the welded areas.
Illustration showing grinding of welded area with tool

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

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