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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)10 · 70 Bodywork
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Removing-refitting boot lid

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Hood (Cabrio) › Removing-refitting boot lid
70 BodyworkRemoving-refitting boot lid

REMOVING-REFITTING BOOT LID

Diagram showing the electrical connector location inside the boot area
  • Lift up the boot lid, open the special access flap and disconnect the connector shown;
Diagram showing the boot lid hinge and compensator attachment points
External view of the boot lid showing the number plate recess and tail lights
  • remove the boot lid from the vehicle after having undone the nuts fixing the hinges and the compensators;
  • to refit, simply reverse the order of the operations carried out for the removal.

ADJUSTING BOOT LID

Diagram showing arrows indicating adjustment directions for the boot lid hinge in the adjustment slot

Adjust the position of the tailgate, moving the hinge in the adjustment slot appropriately in the directions shown by the arrows.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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