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

Preparing the spare part

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Replacing body panels › Preparing the spare part
70 BodyworkPreparing the spare part

Preparing the spare part

Before fitting it on the vehicle, the replacement part should be prepared in the following way:

  • remove the anti-corrosion protective treatment from the perimeter of the replacement part using a disc grinder;
  • apply the galvanizing protective to the area which was previously ground and will later be welded;
  • using a spot welder, weld the the fuel filler housing on the replacement part;

NOTE Use IVI Epox type epoxide primer or an electro-weld-able galvanized paint or an equivalent product.

A person using a disc grinder to remove treatment from the perimeter of a car body panel resting on a stand.
A person applying a substance with a brush to the edge of a car body panel resting on a stand.
A person using a spot welding tool to attach a fuel filler housing to a car body panel.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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