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

Preliminary operations

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Window glasses (Cabrio) › Preliminary operations
70 BodyworkPreliminary operations · page 1 of 4
Rear three-quarter view of the Punto Cabrio with the hood closed

Preliminary operations

Before replacing the rear windscreen, it is necessary to:

  • fold back the rear seat cushion;
  • protect the areas which could be damaged, in particular the rear parcel shelf, with special cloths;
  • check the efficiency of the battery.
Interior view showing a hand using a screwdriver to separate the hinge for the rearscreen from the hood

Order of operations

  • Working from inside the passenger compartment, use a screwdriver to separate the hinge for the rearscreen from the hood;
Interior view showing the release of the inner lining from the tensioning belt on the left side of the rearscreen
  • with the hood half open, release the inner lining from the tensioning belt to gain access to the supply cables for the electrical resistance on the left side of the rearscreen;

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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