Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 Introduction and contents02 Technical data and maintenance03 Engine04 Clutch05 Gearbox06 Front axle and drive shafts07 Brakes08 Steering09 Suspension and wheels10 Heating and ventilation11 Bodywork12 Timing belt data sheets
Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)10 · Heating and ventilation
10 · Heating & A/C

Instructions for removing/refitting

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Automatic heating and ventilation › Instructions for removing/refitting
Heating and ventilationInstructions for removing/refitting · page 1 of 5

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING/REFITTING

During maintenance operations, when the components of the air conditioning system are disconnected, suitably plug the disconnected fittings to prevent damp and impurities from being admitted to the system.
When re-installing the pipe fittings always change the O- rings on the actual fittings.
Lubricate the threads of pipe fittings with the specified antifreeze oil and tighten them to the specified torque.
If oil is lost from the system during maintenance operations, restore the quantity of oil in the system calculating such losses.

Removing/refitting the following components:

  • heater radiator
  • expansion valve
  • evaporator
  • antifrost sensor

is only possible removing the "Duct assembly and heater- distributor unit" from the car and disassembling it up to where necessary.

DUCT ASSEMBLY AND HEATER-DISTRIBUTOR UNIT

REMOVING/REFITTING

  • Discharge the fluid of the climate control system (see specific paragraph).
  1. Disconnect the terminals, then remove the battery.
Battery in the engine compartment, item 1
  1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the air flow meter.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connection from the intake air temperature sensor.
  3. Slacken the fastening clamp and disconnect the oil vapour recirculation pipe from the cylinder head.
Air flow meter, intake air temperature sensor and oil vapour recirculation pipe connections
  1. Slacken the two fastening clamps, then remove the corrugates sleeve complete.
Corrugated intake sleeve with its two fastening clamps

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

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