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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
Diagram showing a mechanic working on the roof of a car from the rear left side
Diagram showing a mechanic spot welding the front edge of the car roof near the windshield

Welding the spare part

  1. Fit the tailgate and check that the replacement panel is correctly aligned, then carry out several spot welds.
  2. Spot weld the side and front edges.
  3. Spot weld along the tailgate housing.
  4. Continue to spot weld the edges of the rear pillars and the housing of the third fixed window on both the driver's side and the passenger side.
  5. Using brass and an oxyacetylene torch, weld the third fixed window housing and the front and rear pillars.
Diagram showing the rear section of the car roof with the replacement panel fitted
Diagram showing the rear section of the car roof after welding has been completed
Diagram showing a mechanic using a tool on the rear pillar of the car roof
Diagram showing a mechanic spot welding the interior of the car roof near the rear pillar
Diagram showing a mechanic spot welding the front edge of the car roof near the windshield from the inside

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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