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

Refitting hood (page 2 of 3)

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Hood (Cabrio)
70 BodyworkRefitting hood · page 2 of 3
Diagram showing a hand using a hammer and drift to insert a pin into a housing for hood belts and steel tensioning cables. An inset shows a close-up of the pin being inserted.
  • open the hood halfway and connect the belts and steel tensioning cables, inserting the pin in its housing using a hammer and drift;
Diagram showing a measurement of 5-9 mm between the upper edge of the front window and the hood. An inset shows a close-up of the hood locking handles inside the vehicle.
  • bring the hood into the closed position;
  • working from inside the vehicle, turn the hood locking handles to the closed position, then check that the hood and the upper edge of the front window are correctly aligned;

The reading should be between 5 and 9 mm.

  • if this is not the case see page 34 for the adjustment of the front hood alignment;
Diagram showing a hand positioning a tensioning cable in its housing (see inset). An inset shows a close-up of the cable being positioned near the hood edge.
  • position the tensioning cable in its housing (see inset);
  • insert the edge of the hood in the bodyshell channel;

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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