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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
A person using a welding tool on the rear side panel of a car body shell, near the rear wheel arch and door frame.
A person using a welding tool on the upper rear section of a car body shell, near the roof line and rear window area.
The rear section of a car body shell showing internal structural members, cross members, and the spare wheel housing area.

Welding the spare part

Having correctly positioned the spare part, carry out the final welding as follows:

  1. Weld the cross member by the side edge under the rear wing.
  2. Weld the cross member by the spare wheel housing.
  3. Weld the underdoor side member.
  4. Weld the side edge of the rear wing.
A person using a welding tool on the lower rear section of a car body shell, working along the bottom edge near the bumper area.
A person using a welding tool on the inner rear panel of a car body shell, near the spare wheel well and vertical structural supports.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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