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

Dismantling/reassembling driver's seat guides

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Internal trim › Dismantling/reassembling driver's seat guides
BodyworkDismantling/reassembling driver's seat guides
  • Place the guides forwards until they are heard to lock.
    - Tighten the nuts fixing the guides to the recommended torque.
Diagram showing inner guide and rear bolts with torque specification

24 Nm
2.4 kgm

DISMANTLING/REASSEMBLING DRIVER'S SEAT GUIDES

  • Remove the front seat (see specific procedure).
    - At the bench, move the guides forwards with the runner.
  1. Undo the rear guide fixing bolts.
Diagram showing rear guide fixing bolts and runner movement
  1. Retract the guides with the runner.
    2. Undo the front guide fixing bolts.
    3. Remove the guides complete with runner.

The runner should not be removed before dismantling the guides to prevent distortions which could adversely affect operation.

Diagram showing inner and outer guides with runner position
  1. Retract the inner guide (1a) manually using the bolt (1b).
    2. Tighten the front bolt fixing the guide to the recommended torque.
    3. Place the runner back in its housing, taking care to centre the ratchet gears on the guide.
Torque specification for bolts on car component assembly
Diagram showing inner guide retraction and bolt tightening

24 Nm
2.4 kgm

  1. Fit the outer guide and secure it without tightening the rear bolt.
    2. Attach the runner.
Diagram showing outer guide fitted with runner attached

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

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