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

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
Technician using a cutting tool on the rear section of the car body
Technician using a cutting tool on the rear section of the car body from a different angle

Welding the spare part

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

  1. Weld the cross member close to the opening housing the left light cluster.
  2. Weld the cross member near the opening housing the right light cluster.
  3. Weld the cross member at the bottom on the right side.
  4. Weld the cross member at the bottom on the left side.
Rear section of the car body showing the installed spare part secured with clamps
Technician performing welding on the cross member of the car body
Close-up of welding equipment being applied to the cross member

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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