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

Protection

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

PROTECTION

  1. Apply the specified corrosion inhibitor to the areas which have been MIG welded.
Person applying corrosion inhibitor to a car's interior panel using a spray gun.
  • Apply underbody protection to the new areas.
  • Proceed to the painting phase.
  • Proceed to the wax-treatment phase.
  1. Refit the sound-proofing carpets as shown in the diagram.
Diagram showing refitting sound-proofing carpets in a car's interior with tools and spray cans below.

REPLACING NAILS

  • Suitably protect the surrounding areas or the area to be replaced.
  1. Using a rotating brush clean the affected areas.
Person using a nail gun to install a nail into a car panel.
  • Insert a nail of the correct size in the gun.
  • Install the nail in place of the one removed.
Person using a nail gun to install a nail into a car panel with nails shown above.
  • Sand and respray the new areas.

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

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