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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

Preparing underbody edges

  • Straighten the underbody edges.
  • Remove weld spot residues with a grinding wheel.
  1. Apply a coat of electric zinc-plating paint to the spot weld area
Diagram showing the underbody edge preparation area, labeled 1, alongside illustrations of a grinding tool and a can of paint with a brush.

Preparing the new part - Inner side panel

  • Use a rotating brush to remove the cataphoresis treatment on the welding areas.
  1. Apply a coat of electric zinc-plating paint to the spot weld area.
Diagram showing the inner side panel being prepared, with the welding area labeled 1, alongside illustrations of a grinding tool and a can of paint with a brush.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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