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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)10 · 70 Bodywork
10 · Body & interior

Bodywork

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Hood (Cabrio) › Bodywork
70 BodyworkBodywork

Bodywork

Hood

70.

Diagram showing the release lever and cable connection point on the hood latch mechanism.
Diagram showing the cable being disengaged from the retention clip on the latch assembly.
Diagram showing a hand pulling the cable through the cross member under the rear seat area.

Removing-refitting cable controlling safety engagement device

  1. Remove both rear mudguard interior trim pieces as described on pages 1 and following, lift the rear seat cushions, then release the cable from its engagement system.
  2. Working on the other side, remove the cable from its engagement system.
  3. Tie the cable end in a suitable manner so as to facilitate its subsequent refitting inside the cross member under the rear seat.
  4. Withdraw the cable from the cross member under the rear seat.

Adjusting safety engagement device

  1. When the mudguard internal trim has been removed, adjust the nuts shown in the figure.

NOTE The adjustment may be only be carried out from the left of the hood.

Diagram showing the removal of the mudguard internal trim piece.
Diagram showing the nuts on the safety engagement device that require adjustment.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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