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Fiat Bravo/Brava (182) Factory Service Manual (1995-2001)10 · 70 Bodywork
10 · Body & interior

Finishing operations

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2001
Section
Replacing body panels › Finishing operations
70 BodyworkFinishing operations

Finishing operations

  1. Correct any distortions to the panel using a hammer and dolly block.
  2. Remove any weld slag using a disc grinder.
Line drawing of a car side profile showing the interior door structure, with an inset image of a disc grinder in the top right corner.

Protections

  1. Apply the electro-phoretic treatment to the areas previously involved in the welding.
  2. Seal the joins between the underdoor side member and the bodyshell, using IVI 854210 transparent acrylic sealant or an equivalent product.
  3. Proceed with the painting and waxing stage.
  4. Apply wax based oil protective inside the underdoor side member.
Line drawing of a car side profile showing the interior door structure, with four inset images on the right depicting various spray guns and application tools used for sealing and waxing.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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