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Fiat 500 Factory Service Manual (2007-2024)18 · Body panels and frame
18 · Body & interior

Front end assembly - r.r.

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Removing-refitting › Front end assembly - r.r.
Body panels and frameFront end assembly - r.r.

FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

Operation 7210A02 · STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (FRONT PART)

1.2 8v, 1.4 16v

Removing

Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE

- Position the vehicle on a lift.

- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A001 BATTERY

- Position a suitable container for collecting the engine coolant.

Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE

Op. 4450B12 FRONT WHEELS (TWO) - R+R

Op. 4410D22 BRACKET FIXING FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER TO BODYSHELL (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.

Op. 7210E10 R.R. FRONT BUMPER

Op. 5540B70 LEFT FRONT LIGHT CLUSTER WITH DIRECTION INDICATOR - R.R.

Op. 5540B71 RIGHT FRONT LIGHT CLUSTER WITH DIRECTION INDICATOR - R.R.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the horn.

DescriptionConnector
1Single tone hornSee P005 SINGLE-TONE HORN
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the engine cooling fan.

DescriptionConnector
1Engine fan motorSee N011 FAN MOTOR

2. Disconnect the electrical connection for the engine fan adjustment heater coil.

DescriptionConnector
2Engine fan adjustment heater coilSee O010 ENGINE FAN ADJUSTMENT RESISTANCE - 1
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the linear sensor.

DescriptionConnector
1Linear sensor (for climate control)See K120 LINEAR SENSOR FOR FANS
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the front end impact sensor.

DescriptionConnector
1Air Bag front sensorSee K039 FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Disconnect idler link (1a) from bonnet catch (1b).

2. Release the bonnet opening cable from the retaining clip on the front-end.

FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Release the section of the front wiring wiring looms from the retaining clips on the front-end.

FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Unscrew bolt (1a) and disconnect bracket (1b) complete with high and low pressure air conditioning system pipes from the condenser.

FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

- Open the retaining bands and disconnect the engine coolant inlet and outlet pipes, radiator side.

1. Undo all bolts (1a) securing lower front sacrificial beam (1b).

- Carry out the same operation for the remaining side.

The bolts secure the lower front sacrificial beam to the third load line.

2. Undo all bolts (2a) securing upper front sacrificial beam (2b).

- Carry out the same operation for the remaining side.

The bolts secure the upper front sacrificial beam to the strut.

FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Undo the bolts on the front-end body.

- Carry out the same operation for the remaining side.

FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

- Remove the front-end with the help of a second mechanic.

- Place the front-end on a suitable footboard.

Refitting

1. Position the front-end in its housing and tighten the upper bolts on the body to torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Front end (upper fastenings on body)BoltM82.4all versions
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Tighten retaining bolts (1a) on the front, lower (1b) and upper (1c) sacrificial beam to torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Front end (lower fastenings on body)BoltM84.0all versions
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

- Connect the engine coolant inlet and outlet pipes, radiator side, and secure with the retaining clips.

- Connect the high and low pressure pipes complete with retaining bracket from the air conidtioning system to the condenser.

1. Tighten retaining bolt (1a) for retaining bracket (1b) for the air conditioning system high and low pressure pipes on the condensor.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Supply/return pipes (on condenser)BoltM82.0all versions
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

- Attach the section of the front wiring wiring looms from the retaining clips on the front-end.

- Connect the idler link to the bonnet catch.

- Attach the bonnet opening cable to the retaining clip on the front-end.

1. Connect the electrical connection for the front end impact sensor.

DescriptionConnector
1Air Bag front sensorSee K039 FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Connect the electrical connection for the linear sensor.

DescriptionConnector
Linear sensor (for climate control)See K120 LINEAR SENSOR FOR FANS
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Connect the electrical connection for the engine cooling fan.

DescriptionConnector
Engine fan motorSee N011 FAN MOTOR

2. Connect the electrical connection for the engine fan adjustment heater coil.

DescriptionConnector
Engine fan adjustment heater coilSee O010 ENGINE FAN ADJUSTMENT RESISTANCE - 1
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Connect the electrical connection for the horn.

DescriptionConnector
Single tone hornSee P005 SINGLE-TONE HORN
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

Op. 5540B71 RIGHT FRONT LIGHT CLUSTER WITH DIRECTION INDICATOR - R.R.

Op. 5540B70 LEFT FRONT LIGHT CLUSTER WITH DIRECTION INDICATOR - R.R.

Op. 7210E10 R.R. FRONT BUMPER

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.

Op. 4410D22 BRACKET FIXING FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER TO BODYSHELL (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

Op. 4450B12 FRONT WHEELS (TWO) - R+R

- Connect the negative battery terminal.

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A001 BATTERY

- Remove the vehicle from the lift.

Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE

Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE

1.3 Multijet

Removing

- Position the vehicle on a lift.

- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A001 BATTERY

- Position a suitable container for collecting the coolant.

Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE

Op. 4450B12 FRONT WHEELS (TWO) - R+R

Op. 4410D22 BRACKET FIXING FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER TO BODYSHELL (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.

Op. 7210E10 R.R. FRONT BUMPER

Op. 5540B70 LEFT FRONT LIGHT CLUSTER WITH DIRECTION INDICATOR - R.R.

Op. 5540B71 RIGHT FRONT LIGHT CLUSTER WITH DIRECTION INDICATOR - R.R.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the horn.

DescriptionConnector
1Single tone hornSee P005 SINGLE-TONE HORN
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the engine cooling fan.

DescriptionConnector
1Engine fan motorSee N011 FAN MOTOR

2. Disconnect the electrical connection for the engine fan regulation resistance.

DescriptionConnector
2Engine fan adjustment resistanceSee O010 ENGINE FAN ADJUSTMENT RESISTANCE - 1
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the linear sensor.

DescriptionConnector
1Linear sensor (for climate control)See K120 LINEAR SENSOR FOR FANS
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Disconnect the electric connection for the front impact sensor.

DescriptionConnector
1Air Bag front sensorSee K039 FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Disconnect the idler rod (1a) from the bonnet lock (1b).

2. Release the bonnet opening cable from the retaining clips on the front end.

FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Release the front wiring cable loom from the retaining clips on the front end.

FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Open the band (1a) and disconnect the air supply pipe between the turbocharger and the heat exchanger (1b).

FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Open the bands (1a) and disconnect the air supply hose between the heat exchanger and the rigid pipe (1b).

FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Unscrew the bolt (1a) and disconnect high and low pressure pipes (1b), condenser side, complete with mounting bracket.

FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

- Open the retaining bands and disconnect the engine coolant inlet and outlet pipes, radiator side.

1. Undo all the bolts (1a) fixing the lower front crossmember (1b).

- Carry out the same operation for the remaining side.

The bolts secure the lower front crossmember to the third load line.

2. Undo all the bolts (2a) fixing the upper front crossmember (2b).

- Carry out the same operation for the remaining side.

The bolts secure the upper front crossmember to the strut.

FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Undo the bolts securing the front-end to the body.

- Carry out the same operation for the remaining side.

FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

- Remove the front end with the help of a second mechanic.

- Rest the front end on a suitable support.

Refitting

1. Place the front end in position and tighten the upper fixing bolts on the body to torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Front end (upper fastenings on body)BoltM82.4all versions
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Tighten the bolts (1a) fixing the front, lower (1b) and upper (1c) crossmembers to torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Front end (lower fastenings on body)BoltM84.0all versions
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

- Connect the engine coolant inlet and outlet pipes, radiator side and secure them using the retaining bands.

- Connect the air conditioning system low and high pressure pipes to the condenser, complete with retaining bracket.

1. Tighten the bolt (1a) fixing the high and low pressure pipes retaining bracket (1b), condenser side to torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Supply/return pipes (on condenser)BoltM82.0all versions
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

- Connect the air supply hose from the heat exchanger to the rigid pipe and secure it to the retaining band.

- Connect the intermediate air supply pipe between the turbocharger and the heat exchanger and secure it to the retaining band.

- Secure the front wiring cable loom from the retaining clips on the front end.

- Connect the idler rod to the bonnet lock.

- Secure the bonnet opening cable to the retaining clips on the front end.

1. Connect the electric connection for the front impact sensor.

DescriptionConnector
1Air Bag front sensorSee K039 FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Connect the electrical connection for the linear sensor.

DescriptionConnector
Linear sensor (for climate control)See K120 LINEAR SENSOR FOR FANS
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Connect the electrical connection for the engine cooling fan.

DescriptionConnector
Engine fan motorSee N011 FAN MOTOR

2. Connect the electrical connection for the engine fan regulation resistance.

DescriptionConnector
Engine fan adjustment resistanceSee O010 ENGINE FAN ADJUSTMENT RESISTANCE - 1
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

1. Connect the electrical connection for the horn.

DescriptionConnector
1Single tone hornSee P005 SINGLE-TONE HORN
FRONT END ASSEMBLY - R.R.

Op. 5540B71 RIGHT FRONT LIGHT CLUSTER WITH DIRECTION INDICATOR - R.R.

Op. 5540B70 LEFT FRONT LIGHT CLUSTER WITH DIRECTION INDICATOR - R.R.

Op. 7210E10 R.R. FRONT BUMPER

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.

Op. 4410D22 BRACKET FIXING FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER TO BODYSHELL (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

Op. 4450B12 FRONT WHEELS (TWO) - R+R

- Connect the negative battery terminal.

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A001 BATTERY

- Remove the vehicle from the lift.

Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE

Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE

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