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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 welding points (1) of the partial front outer side panel with a rotating brush
  1. Using a chamfering machine, remove the accessible welding points; remove the remaining welding points using a drill.
Welding points (1) of the front outer side panel to be removed
  • Remove the partial front outer side panel, if necessary cutting away the sealant.

PREPARATION

  1. Working on a bench and using a jig saw cut the new outer side panel to the dimensions indicated in the diagram in order to maintain the correct overlapping tolerances.
Cutting line (1) on the new outer side panel, about 50 mm and about 10 mm dimensions
  1. Using a rotating brush, clean the outer edge of the inner and outer side panels on both sides of the sheet metal.
  • Apply the specified electroweldable protection product to the areas to be spot-welded.
Cleaning the panel edge (1) with a rotating brush

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

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