Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)03 · Engine
03 · Engine

Removal/refitting

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Air supply system (1970 T. SPARK 16V) › Removal/refitting
EngineRemoval/refitting

The opening and closing controls are independent due to a double electromagnetic circuit with considerable advantages in terms of prompt adjustment. In fact, as the control unit is "self-adaptive", it is necessary to follow and "detect" the changes that occur in the engine (different internal frictions at different temperatures, settling of the engine over the course of time etc.) so that idle speed remains constant under all conditions. Lastly, in the event of a fault, a spring moves the actuator to an intermediate degree of opening to enable the car to reach an authorised service centre.

Constant idle speed actuator mounted on throttle body with vacuum pipe and electrical connector.

REMOVAL/REFITTING

  • Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the constant idle speed actuator.
  2. Slacken the two fastening screws and remove the constant idle speed actuator from the throttle body.
  • Remove the seal.
Constant idle speed actuator mounted on throttle body with vacuum pipe and electrical connector.
  • Disconnect the vacuum takeoff pipe from the servo-brake.
  1. Disconnect the lambda probe connector.
  2. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the electrical connection support bracket.
Lambda probe connector and electrical connection support bracket.
  1. Raise the car, slacken the fastening screws and remove the reinforcement bracket.
  2. Remove the front section of the exhaust pipe complete with lambda probe after slackening the fastenings.
Exhaust pipe with lambda probe and reinforcement bracket.

AIR INTAKE BOX

REMOVAL/REFITTING

  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  • Remove the throttle body (see specific paragraph).
  1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the E.G.R. modulation solenoid valve.
  2. Disconnect the E.G.R. valve connection pipe from the modulation solenoid valve.
  3. Disconnect the vacuum takeoff pipe for the fuel pressure regulator.

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

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