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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)10 · 70 Bodywork
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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 the Spare Part - Reinforcing and shell

  • Working on a bench prepare to mount the pillar composed of reinforcing and skin.
  • Clean the welding areas using a rotating brush.
  1. Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the spot welding areas shown in the diagram.
Diagram showing pillar reinforcing (1) and skin components, alongside illustrations of a rotating brush and a can of paint with a brush.
  1. Position and clamp the pillar reinforcing in the shell and spot weld as shown in the diagram.
Diagram showing pillar reinforcing (1) positioned and clamped within the shell, with spot weld points indicated. An inset shows a detail of the weld line. Illustrations on the right show alignment arrows, a clamp, and a spot welding tool.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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