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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)10 · 70 Bodywork
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Positioning the new part

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Structural sheet metal parts replacement › Positioning the new part
70 BodyworkPositioning the new part

Positioning the new part

  1. Position the partial rear floor mating the edges to be welded and fixing them with the specific clamps.
  2. Check that the sheet metal overlaps correctly around the joint.
  3. Check that the floor is correctly positioned using the screws in the seat belt attachment holes as a reference - See diagram.
Diagram showing positioning of the partial rear floor (1) with clamps (3) and overlapping edge (2), alongside icons for a clamp and directional arrows.

Welding the new part

  1. Spot weld the rear part as shown in the diagram.
  2. Fill the previously made holes using a MIG welder.
  3. Weld two seams using a MIG welder.
  • Weld the bracket for the spare wheel.
Diagram showing spot weld locations (1), MIG weld seams (2), and bracket welding points (3) on the rear floor, alongside icons for a spot welder and a MIG torch.

Mount the rear cross-member (see: "Replacing Body Panels - Replacing rear cross-member").

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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