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

Adjusting bonnet and hinges

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Mobile bodywork components › Adjusting bonnet and hinges
BodyworkAdjusting bonnet and hinges
  1. Remove the hinge.
Removing the bonnet hinge (1) from the body

Refit the hinge by reversing the procedure followed for removal and adjust the bonnet as described in the relative paragraph.

ADJUSTING BONNET AND HINGES

  1. Adjust the bonnet for height by acting on the screws securing it to the hinge.
Hinge screws (1) for adjusting the bonnet height
  1. Adjust the bonnet longitudinally and laterally by adjusting the screws securing the hinges to the body checking the alignment of the gaps.
Hinge-to-body screw (1) for longitudinal and lateral bonnet adjustment
Front of the car showing the bonnet gap to be checked

NOTE: To adjust the bonnet the closure adjustment pin and the anti-vibration buffers must be installed.

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

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