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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)10 · 70 Bodywork
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Welding the spare part

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Replacing body panels › Welding the spare part
70 BodyworkWelding the spare part
A technician using a spot welding tool on the edge of a car door frame.
A close-up view of a technician operating a spot welding gun on the inner structure of a car door.
The rear quarter panel and door area of a car body shell, showing the outline of the replacement part to be welded.

Welding the spare part

Having correctly positioned the spare part and fixed it with special self-locking pliers, carry out the welding as follows:

  1. Spot weld the replacement part on the edges of the door seal.
  2. Spot weld the lock striker mounting bracket.
  3. Carry out spot welding by the wheel arch.
  4. Carry out spot welding near the rear pillar.
A technician using a spot welding tool on the lower section of the car's rear quarter panel near the wheel arch.
A technician using a spot welding tool on the upper section of the car's rear quarter panel near the rear pillar.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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