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

Bodywork

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Structural sheet metal parts replacement › Bodywork
70 BodyworkBodywork

Bodywork

Structural sheet-metal parts replacement

Finishing

  • Remove and level the residues left from welding using a disk grinder.
  • Clean the welded areas using a rotating brush.

Fit the front cross-member (see: Replacing Body Panels - Replacing front cross member").

Checking alignment

  1. Mount the threaded bushing securing the wing.
  2. Check parallelism, gaps and angles (this involves refitting the mobile components removed previously together with the seals and any parts that make it possible to verify the success of the operations).
Diagram showing the installation of a threaded bushing (1) on the wing and the checking of parallelism and gaps (2) at the A-pillar and lower body panel.

Protection

  • Apply rust protection to the MIG welding areas.
  • Restore sealing on the joints and apply rust protection and sound-proof panels. The areas to be treated and the products to be used are indicated in the general diagrams of the Manual.
  • Proceed with the painting and wax treatment phases.
Diagram showing the front section of the car body with highlighted areas for rust protection and sealing treatments.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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