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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) with a rotating brush
  1. Using a chamfering machine, remove the accessible welding points; remove the remaining points using a drill.
Removing the welding points (1) with a chamfering machine
Welding points (1) on the lower part of the side panel
  1. Using a circular saw, cut the inner part of the side panel to the dimensions indicated following the lines shown in the diagram taking care not to damage the external part of the side panel.
Cutting line (1) on the inner side panel, with dimensions 40 mm and 90 mm
  • If necessary cut away the sealant to remove the front partial side panel (internal and external).

PREPARATION

  1. Working on a bench using a jig saw, cut the new inner side panel to the dimensions given in the diagram to maintain the correct overlapping tolerances.
Cutting line (1) on the new inner side panel, with dimensions 60 mm and 60 mm

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