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

Refitting hood (page 3 of 3)

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Hood (Cabrio)
70 BodyworkRefitting hood · page 3 of 3
Diagram showing the rear section of the soft hood fabric and its attachment to the vehicle body
  • adjust the position of the hood using the reference marks on the bodyshell and on the hood;

NOTE The rear side stitching on the hood should be in line with the hinges on the boot lid.

  • tension the hood cable from both sides, then tighten the fixing nuts between the hood and the bodyshell;

NOTE Do not tension the cable too much.

  • using a suitable tool, carefully hit the edge of the hood, then completely tighten the nuts fixing the cable;
  • complete the fitting by reversing the order of the operations carried out for the removal.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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