Replacing body panels (page 2 of 2)

Make

Fiat

Model

Punto (176) Factory Service Manual

Year

1993–1999

Section

Replacing body panels

70 BodyworkReplacing body panels · page 2 of 2

• fit the threaded rivets in the wing frame as described on page 102;
• correct any distortions using a hammer and dolly block;

• remove the residues of the weld points using a disc grinder;
• remove the weld residues, using a special disc grinder;

• seal the joins between the front cross member and the bodyshell;
• renew the anti-corrosion treatments, referring to the diagrams on page 143 for the areas to be treated and the products to use.

10 Body & interior