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

Ment handle

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Hood (Cabrio) › Ment handle
70 BodyworkMent handle

MENT HANDLE

Diagram showing the removal of the hood attachment handle escutcheon and bolts
  • Remove the handle escutchion working via the opening shown;
  • remove the handle undoing the bolts shown;
  • to refit reverse the order of the operations carried out for the removal.

Adjusting front hood alignment

Diagram showing measurement of the gap between the hood and the upper edge of the front window as 5÷9 mm

Place the hood in the closed position then lock it using the interior handles and check that the value between the hood and the upper edge of the front window is between 5 and 9 mm.

Diagram showing the adjustment of the hood handle fixing bolts with arrows indicating possible movements

If the value reached does not correspond to the figure given, the hood must be adjusted via the handle fixing bolts.

The arrows indicate the possible movements for the adjustment.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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