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

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

  1. Seam weld as shown in the diagram using a MIG welder.
  2. Spot weld as shown in the diagram.
  3. Fill weld using a MIG welder.
Diagram showing seam weld (1), spot weld (2), and fill weld (3) locations on structural sheet metal joints.

Finishing

  • Remove and level the residues left from welding using an abrasive grinding wheel.
  • Clean the welded areas using a rotating brush.

Check alignment

  1. 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.
Diagram showing parallelism checks (1) for gaps and angles on the vehicle body structure.

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.

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