Welding the new part
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1993–1999
- Section
- Structural sheet metal parts replacement › Welding the new part
70 BodyworkWelding the new part
Welding the new part
- Seam weld as shown in the diagram using a MIG welder.
- Spot weld as shown in the diagram.
- Fill weld using a MIG welder.
Finishing
- Remove and level the residues left from welding using an abrasive grinding wheel.
- Clean the welded areas using a rotating brush.
Check alignment
- Check parallelism, gaps and angles (this involves refitting the mobile components removed previously along with the seals and parts which, when mounted, make it possible to check the success of the operations.
Protection
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.
Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
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- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: Fiat panel clips assortment
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