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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)10 · 70 Bodywork
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Replacing hood attachment edge

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Painting operations (Cabrio) › Replacing hood attachment edge
70 BodyworkReplacing hood attachment edge
Rear view of the luggage compartment opening showing the internal structure and attachment points of the body panel.
Close-up of a tool clamping onto the upper edge of the luggage compartment, with an inset detail showing the self-locking clamp mechanism.
Perspective view of the rear section of the car bodyshell, highlighting the luggage compartment opening and the area around the hood attachment edge.

REPLACING HOOD ATTACHMENT EDGE

Mill the welding edges shown in the diagram at the side, then remove the hood attachment edge.

  1. Measure the luggage compartment opening between the internal parts of the wings and mark the centre on the bodysell by the edge housing.
  2. Position left edge using self-locking clamps, one of which is illustrated in the inset, then spot weld.
  3. Position the right edge using self-locking clamps and spot weld.
  4. Carry out welding with brass using an oxy-acetyele canister by the centre join for the hood rear attachment edge.
View of the luggage compartment with clamps positioned on the left and right sides of the hood attachment edge.
A person performing oxy-acetylene welding on the centre join of the hood rear attachment edge.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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