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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
  1. Using a rotating brush, clean the areas to be spot-cut to show up the welding points.
Cleaning the upper panel welding points (1) with a rotating brush
  1. Using a chamfering machine, remove the welding points.
Removing the welding points (1) with a chamfering machine
  • Remove the upper panel and if necessary cut away the sealant.

PREPARATION

  • Using a rotating brush, clean the areas which are to be welded .
  1. Apply the specified electroweldable protection product to the areas to be spot-welded.
Areas (1) to be cleaned and protected before spot welding

POSITIONING AND INSPECTION

  1. Position the new upper panel joining together the edges to be welded and securing them with clamps.
New upper panel secured with clamps (1)
  • Using screws temporarily fix the upper panel to the body.

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

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