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

General

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Removal/Refitting (Twin Spark 16V) › General
EngineGeneral · page 1 of 12

GENERAL

The information and illustrations givene below make it possible to quickly remove the power plant from its housing and subsequent refitting. Disassembly of the single components on the bench is described in volume "ENGINE OVERHAULING".

The following procedure may be used only in part according to necessity. For further information and details, see the chapters concerning specific components or units.

Engine bay with various components visible including air intake, battery, and engine block.

REMOVAL

  • Set the car on a two column lift.
  1. Disconnect the battery terminals, also disconnecting the two starter motor supply cables from the positive terminal.
Battery with labeled connections 1 and 2.
  1. Remove the battery.
  • Remove the front wheels and mud flaps.
  1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the air flow meter.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connection from the intake air temperature sensor.
  3. Loosen the fastening clamp and disconnect the oil vapour recirculation pipe from the cylinder head cover.
Close-up of engine components including labeled parts 1, 2, and 3.

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

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