Dismantling/reassembling passenger seat guides
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 145/146 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1994–1999
- Section
- Internal trim › Dismantling/reassembling passenger seat guides
BodyworkDismantling/reassembling passenger seat guides
Cut the metal points fixing the seat cover to the seat upholstery.
Remove the remaining metal points connected to the upholstery to avoid damaging the cover.
- Proceed with the refitting, reversing the order of the operations carried out for the removal, taking care to observe the following.
- Fit the cushion on the seat frame, attaching the profiles (a) and (b) using a spatula, starting at the centre front area.
- Stake the drip channel using a rubber hammer as illustrated in the diagram.
The use of other tools could damage the cover.
DISMANTLING/REASSEMBLING PASSENGER SEAT GUIDES
- Remove the cushion from the seat (see "Dismantling/Reassembling front seat cushion cover" procedure).
- Undo the fixing nuts and remove the guides complete with runner.
The runner should not be removed before dismantling the guides in order to prevent distortions which could adversely affect operation.
- Proceed with the refitting, reversing the order of the operations carried out for the removal, taking care to observe the following.
- Position the guide with the memory on the base and fasten it without tightening the two nuts.
- Position the runner on the remaining guide taking care to centre the ratchet gears.
- Fit the guide complete with runner and fasten it without tightening the two nuts.
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