Positioning and inspection (page 2 of 2)

Make

Alfa Romeo

Model

145/146 Factory Service Manual

Year

1994–1999

Section

Fixed bodywork components

BodyworkPositioning and inspection · page 2 of 2

• Temporarily fix the front pillar with screws and remove the previously installed clamps.
• Check parallelism, gaps and angles and refit the previously removed mobile components with their gaskets together with any parts which, once installed, make it possible to check the successful outcome of the operations.

• Remove the components installed previously to check the correct position of the pillar.

1. Using a jig saw, trim the lower sheet metal panels removing the excess parts without damaging the underlying sheeting.
2. Using a jig saw, make another cut as shown in the diagram to create a plug to allow access to the welding on the pillar.

1. Using a drill, perforate with a 5 mm bit on the front pillar frame in order to permit welding.

1. Using a circular saw, trim the upper sheet metal panels removing the excess parts without damaging the underlying sheeting.

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