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

Positioning and inspection

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Fixed bodywork components › Positioning and inspection
BodyworkPositioning and inspection · page 1 of 2

NOTE: Check centering of the hinge attachment hole to check the position.

  1. Using a spot-welder, proceed as shown in the diagram.
Spot-welding the front pillar frame, 11 weld points at position 1
  1. Working on a bench cut the new front pillar with a jig saw ensuring that enough margin is left for overlapping.
Cutting the new front pillar to size, cut line 1
  • Using a rotating brush, clean the areas which are to be welded on the vehicle and on the pillar.
  1. Apply the specified electroweldable protection product to the areas to be spot-welded.
Applying electroweldable protection product to the areas to be spot-welded, position 1

POSITIONING AND INSPECTION

  1. Position the front pillar complete with frame joining together the edges to be welded and securing them with clamps.
Front pillar and frame clamped into position, positions 1

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