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

Order of operations

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Window glasses › Order of operations
70 BodyworkOrder of operations · page 1 of 3
View of the interior window glass housing with protective tape applied to the edges

Order of operations

Before starting the cutting procedure it is necessary to protect the edge of the window glass housing, using adhesive tape, to prevent damaging the paintwork;

Hands using a wire tool to cut the sealant around the window glass perimeter from inside and outside the vehicle
  • cut a piece of wire about 40 cm long;
  • introduce one end of the wire into the sealant, using a special needle;
  • fix the end of the wire inside the vehicle to a special retaining tool and the other end to the handle;
  • suitably maneouvre the wire from inside and outside the vehicle in order to cut the sealant along the entire perimeter of the window glass;
  • remove the window from the vehicle;

Take special care when cutting sections which are not straight.

Illustrates removal of car door panel with trim and hardware
Using a thermal knife and blade to level remaining sealant in the window glass housing
  • using the thermal knife and special blade, level the sealant remaining in the window glass housing;
  • scrape the remaining residues of sealant using a special scraper, taking care not to damage the window glass housing;

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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