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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. Using a rotating brush, clean the areas which are to be welded .
  • Apply the specified electroweldable protection product to the areas to be spot-welded.
Cleaning the areas (1) to be welded with a rotating brush

POSITIONING AND INSPECTION

  1. Position the new side panel joining together the edges to be welded and secure it with clamps.
New side panel secured with clamps (1)
  • 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.
Front of the car showing the gaps to be checked

WELDING AND FINISHING OF THE SHEET METAL

  1. Using a spot-welder, proceed as shown in the diagram.
Side panel weld points: (4) points at 1
Side panel weld points: (3) points at 1

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