Removing-refitting power unit (page 6 of 7)

Make

Fiat

Model

Punto (176) Factory Service Manual

Year

1993–1999

Section

Removing-refitting (1242 16v)

10 EngineRemoving-refitting power unit · page 6 of 7

1. Unscrew the bolts retaining the damper to the pillar to allow removal of half-axles from wheel hubs. Repeat the operation on the other side.
2. Turn the pillar forward and remove the half-axle from the hub. Then secure the half-axle to the gearbox-differential unit. Repeat the operation on the other side.
3. Unscrew bolts indicated in figure and re-move the engine protection from the wheel arch compartment.
4. Undo bolts securing the first section of the exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter. Re-lease the pipe from the retaining device shown in the figure.
5. Undo nuts retaining the first section of the exhaust pipe to the manifold, then remove the pipe.

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