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

Preparation

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Fixed bodywork components › Preparation
BodyworkPreparation

PREPARATION

  1. Working on a bench and using a jig saw cut the new cross- member to the dimensions shown in the diagram.
Jig saw cutting a cross-member with 70 mm and 30 mm measurements
  1. Using a jig saw, trim the excess sheet metal parts.
Removing bolt with electric screwdriver from vehicle frame
Jig saw trimming sheet metal parts

WELDING AND FINISHING THE SHEET METAL

  1. Using a MIG welder, proceed as shown in the diagram.
MIG welding with 1mm gap
  1. Using an abrasive grinding wheel, remove and flush the residues left by welding.
Grinding wheel removing welding residues

POSITIONING

  1. Using a jig, correctly position the partial rear cross-member remembering to allow for overlapping.

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