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

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.

Hand using pliers to cut a metal point (labeled 1) attached to 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.

Diagram showing fitting profiles (a) and (b) on seat frame, with inset showing rubber hammer staking drip channel.

DISMANTLING/REASSEMBLING PASSENGER SEAT GUIDES

  • Remove the cushion from the seat (see "Dismantling/Reassembling front seat cushion cover" procedure).
  1. 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.

Diagram showing seat base with multiple bolts and a guide runner (labeled 1).
  • Proceed with the refitting, reversing the order of the operations carried out for the removal, taking care to observe the following.
  1. Position the guide with the memory on the base and fasten it without tightening the two nuts.
  2. Position the runner on the remaining guide taking care to centre the ratchet gears.
  3. Fit the guide complete with runner and fasten it without tightening the two nuts.
Diagram showing guide (1) and runner (2) being positioned.

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

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