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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 structural 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 interior structure of a vehicle door area with a close-up inset of a disc grinder tool

Protections

  1. Apply the electro-phoretic protective treatment to the areas previously involved in the welding.
  2. Seal the join lines, using IVI 854210 transparent acrylic sealant or an equivalent product.
  3. Proceed with the painting and waxing stage.
  4. Apply wax based oil protective to the inside of the underdoor side member.
Diagram showing the application of sealant and protective treatments inside the vehicle's underdoor side member, with insets of various spray and sealing tools

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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