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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)10 · 70 Bodywork
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Replacing body panels

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Replacing body panels › Replacing body panels
70 BodyworkReplacing body panels

Replacing body panels

Diagram showing a chisel and hammer being used to cut the upper part of the side member near the front pillar
Diagram showing a chisel and hammer cutting along the door seal and centre pillar
Diagram showing a manual saw cutting the side member by the rear wing
Diagram showing a power hammer cutting along the lower cutting line from the rear side of the vehicle

Cutting underdoor side member

Proceed as described below:

  1. Start cutting the upper part of the side member using a chisel and hammer by the front pillar.
  2. Using a hammer and chisel, continue cutting along the door seal and the centre pillar.
  3. Cut the side member using a manual saw by the rear wing.
  4. Using the power hammer, cut along the lower cutting line starting from the rear side of the vehicle.
  5. Continue cutting near the centre pillar.
  6. Continue cutting the lower part of the underdoor side member until the front pillar.
Diagram showing continued cutting near the centre pillar with a power tool
Diagram showing cutting the lower part of the underdoor side member towards the front pillar
Diagram showing the final stage of cutting the underdoor side member at the front pillar area

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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