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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.
Diagram showing the rear of the car with the tailgate open, highlighting the area around the wing join for finishing operations. An inset shows a disc grinder tool.

Protections

  1. Apply the electro-phoretic protective treatment to the areas previously involved in the welding.
  2. Seal the joins between the wing and the bodyshell using IVI 854210 transparent acrylic sealant or an equivalent product.
  3. Proceed with the painting and waxing stage.
Diagram showing the rear of the car with the tailgate open, highlighting the sealed wing join area. Three insets on the right show tools: a spray gun, a drill/grinder, and a wax injection gun.

The same page in: Bravo/Brava (182) Factory Service Manual (1995-2001).

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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