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

Preparing the replacement parts

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2001
Section
Replacing structural body panels › Preparing the replacement parts
70 BodyworkPreparing the replacement parts

Preparing the replacement parts

  1. Make equidistant holes in the replacement parts as shown in the diagram.
  2. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the outside of the replacement part using a disc grinder.
  3. Use the electro-galvanizing paint on the edges treated previously.
Diagram showing replacement pillar parts, a measuring tool, a welding torch, and a can of paint with a brush.
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Welding replacement parts

  1. Position the inner pillar and carry out continuous welding on the upper edge.
  2. Continue the welding filling the holes made previously in the underdoor side member reinforcement.
  3. Carry out spot welding on the underdoor side member edges.
  4. Position the intermediate pillar inserting it inside the remains of the upper bodyshell, carry out continuous welding on the upper edge and fill the holes made previously.
  5. Position the outer centre pillar and carry out continuous welding on the outer edges, filling the holes made previously in the replacement part and spot welding along the entire perimeter of the replacement part.
Three diagrams (labeled 1-2-3, 4, 5) illustrating the welding sequence for pillars, alongside icons for welding direction, a welding torch, and a spot welder.
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Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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