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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

  • Apply the specified corrosion inhibitor to the areas to be welded MIG.
  1. Apply the specified sealant along the lines highlighted in the diagram.
Sealant applied along the highlighted lines of the front side panel, positions 1
  • Proceed to the painting phase.
  1. Centre the boxed parts through the holes shown in the diagram.
Holes through which the boxed parts are treated, positions 1

FRONT SIDE PANEL - INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PARTIAL (Turbodiesel version)

PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

  • Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery and remove the control units.
  • Remove the trim components, electrical and mechanical systems which could hinder the repair operations or get damaged during work (see specific paragraphs).
  • Remove the following sheet metal parts:
  • front wing of relative side (see specific paragraph).
  • front cross-member if necessary (see specific paragraph).
  • upper panel on relative side (see specific paragraph).
  • side shelf on relative side (see specific paragraph).

REMOVAL

Car body with the front side panel area highlighted
  1. Using a jig saw cut the inner and outer front side panels along the line shown in the diagram.

NOTE: The cut on the side panel must be approx. 50mm from the front suspension attachment pillar.

  • Using a rotating brush, clean the areas to be spot-cut to show up the welding points.
Cutting the inner and outer front side panels along the line, position 1

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

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