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

Dismantling-reassembling front seat backrest upholstery

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Internal trim › Dismantling-reassembling front seat backrest upholstery
BodyworkDismantling-reassembling front seat backrest upholstery
  1. Tighten the front fixing bolts, starting from the one on the inside (1a) and continuing with the one on the outside (1b).

The seat should be fixed to the floor without distorting the sliding guides; if necessary, adjust the nuts shown in the diagram making sure that they are free.

NOTE: Each time operations are carried out on the Air Bag system the operation of the system MUST be checked using the diagnostic equipment.

Diagram showing front seat fixing bolts 1a and 1b with torque specification F1 24 Nm 2.4 kgm

24 Nm
2.4 kgm

DISMANTLING-REASSEMBLING FRONT SEAT BACKREST UPHOLSTERY

  • Remove the front seat (see specific procedure).
Diagram showing hinge trim removal with fixing bolts 1
  1. Undo the two fixing bolts and remove the hinge trim releasing it from the fastening springs.
  2. Undo the fixing bolt and remove the hinge trim complete with knob releasing it from the fastening springs.
Diagram showing hinge trim removal with fixing bolt 1
  1. Remove the two side profiles for the rear backrest fabric.
Diagram showing head restraint removal with springs 1a and head restraint 1b
  1. Rotate the springs (1a) and remove the head restraint (1b).
Diagram showing head restraint 1b being lifted up from the backrest frame with springs 1a

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

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