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
  • Using an abrasive grinding wheel, remove and flush the residues left by welding.
  1. Using a rotating brush, clean the welded areas.
Illustration showing a hand using a rotating brush to clean welded areas on a car door panel.

PROTECTION

  1. Apply the specified corrosion inhibitor to the areas to be MIG welded and braze-welded.
  • Apply the underbody protection in the new areas of the wheel housing.
Illustration showing a person applying a corrosion inhibitor using a spray gun connected to a canister.
  1. Apply the specified sealant to the joints in the metal sheet of the rear wing.
Illustration showing the application of sealant to the joints of the rear wing.
  1. Apply the sound-proof panels to the rear wing as shown in the diagram.
  • Proceed to the painting phase.
  • Proceed to the wax-treatment phase.
Illustration showing the installation of sound-proof panels on the rear wing.
Illustration showing the installation of sound-proof panels on the rear wing.

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

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