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

Removing-refitting complete hood

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Hood (Cabrio) › Removing-refitting complete hood
70 BodyworkRemoving-refitting complete hood · page 1 of 2

REMOVING-REFITTING COMPLETE HOOD

Remove the rear seat, lower the backrest acting on the release mechanism located in the luggage compartment, remove the rear wing inner lining, following the instructions given on page 1 onwards, then mask the areas which could be damaged.

Diagram showing the rear seat backrest release mechanism and compensator rod in the luggage compartment area.

Removing compensators

Manual operation

  • With the hood in the closed position, undo the fixing nut, then remove the compensators.

Electrical operation

  • With the hood in the closed position, release the compensators and lower them until they are in the end of travel position using the hood opening button.

NOTE In the extended position, in addition to hindering the subsequent operations, the compensators could damage the hood during the refitting procedure.

Diagram showing the hood cable retaining nut and cable connection point near the rear wing hinge area.

Removing hood

  • Lock the hood cable using pliers and undo the retaining nut, then release the cable;

NOTE Use tape to protect the end section of the cable.

Diagram showing the nuts fixing the hood structure to the rear wing panel.
  • undo the nuts fixing the hood to the rear wing;

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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