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

Removing-refitting tailgate hinges (page 2 of 2)

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Rear tailgate
70 BodyworkRemoving-refitting tailgate hinges · page 2 of 2
Detail of the tailgate lock mounting area showing two bolts indicated by arrows.

Order of operations

  • Undo the bolts shown and remove the tail-gate lock;
Illustrates removal of exhaust manifold bolt on engine
The tailgate lock assembly separated into the main body and the extracted barrel component.
  • separate the barrel from the closing device;
A close-up of the lock barrel with a key inserted, highlighting a circlip on the rear end with an arrow.
The lock barrel with a key inserted, shown alongside the separate locking mechanism housing.
  • insert the key into the barrel, then extract the circlip shown in the upper inset;
  • extract the barrel, then replace it (see lower inset);
  • when refitting, proceed in the reverse order to the removal.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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