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

Removing roof lining

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Interior fittings › Removing roof lining
70 BodyworkRemoving roof lining
A lamp positioned against the vehicle's interior roof panel to heat it.

Removing roof lining

  • Position a lamp, of the type illustrated in the inset, by the roof panel;
  • let the temperature of the lamp reach about 90 °C, then heat the vehicle roof panel to allow the lining to be separated from it:

Cover the seats with protective cloths.

A close-up view showing a hand separating the roof lining from the roof panel, with an inset detail of the separation process.
  • cut the lining in different sections in order to be able to unstick it more easily from the roof panel;
  • separate the lining from the roof panel, working as illustrated in the inset;
  • remove the entire lining from the roof panel, then extract it through the tailgate opening.
A close-up view of the underside of the roof lining material.
A gloved hand cleaning the bare metal roof panel with a cloth.

Refitting roof lining

  • Working from inside the vehicle, thoroughly clean the roof using disposable paper soaked in heptane;

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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