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
  1. Position the new pillar on the rear wing and fix it with clamps.
  • Fix the pillar to the wing using screws and the remove the clamps.

NOTE: Take the centering of the plate for attaching the door catch as a reference point for the installation of the pillar on the rear wing.

Clamps (1) holding the new pillar on the rear wing

POSITIONING

  1. Install the assembled rear wing and pillar and secure it with clamps from the inside and with the two screws attaching the upper seatbelt attachment and a self-tapping screw.
Inside view of the rear wing and pillar with clamping points 1
  • Check alignment of the door with its seals and parts which when installed make it possible to check the outcome of the operations.
  • Remove the rear wing leaving the pillar in its correct position.

WELDING AND FINISHING THE SHEET METAL

  1. Using a spot welder or, where necessary, a MIG welder, proceed as shown in the diagram.
Weld points on the pillar and sill: 1 (4) spot welds, 1 (5) MIG welds
Weld points 1 (2) on the inner panel
  • Using an abrasive grinding wheel, remove and flush the residues left by welding.
  • Using a rotating brush, clean the welded areas.

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

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