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

Replacing structural body panels

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

Replacing structural body panels

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 wing installation area with a close-up inset of a disc grinder tool.

Proceed with fitting the rear wing (see: "Replacing body panels - Replacing Rear wing").

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 rear wing installation area with four insets on the right depicting tools for applying sealant, grinding, spraying paint, and applying wax protection.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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