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Fiat Seicento Factory Service Manual (1998-2010)11 · 70 Bodywork
11 · Body & interior

Refitting

Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Body glass and windows › Refitting
70 BodyworkRefitting · page 1 of 2

(Op. 7035A14 continued)

  • Carry out Op.7040H30 - FRONT PILLAR TRIM (ONE), LH OR RH - R.R.
  1. Remove the snap fasteners (1a) fastening the roof panel trim with the special tool (1b), then take of the perimetric seal (1c) of the door frame.
DescriptionCode
1b Removing knife1.878.077.000
Diagram showing roof panel trim (1a), perimetric seal (1c), and a removing knife tool (1b) being used to separate the trim from the body.
  1. Partly lower the roof panel trim (1a), insert suitable wedges(1b)between roof panel and trim, remove the perimetric seal (1c), apply some masking tape to protect body edges which are in contact with thewindscreen.
Diagram showing the rear window area with roof panel trim (1a), a blade or knife (1b), and the seal (1c).
  • Work from the car outside.
  1. Use the vibrating knife (1a) with blade(1b) and cut the sealant cord (1c)on the lower side(1d)of the windscreen (1e).
Diagram showing the removal of the windscreen seal (1c) using a vibrating knife (1a) with blade (1b) along the perimeter (1d), with the roof panel trim (1e) visible at the top.
  1. Work from inside the vehicle using the vibrating knife (1a)with blade(1b) and cut the sealant cord(1c) on the windscreen perimeter (1d).
  2. Apply the suction cups onto the glass and with the help of a second operator, remove the window and place it on a stand.
Diagram showing the installation of the seal (1c) onto the windscreen perimeter (1d) using a tool (1a).

Refitting

  1. Cut and level the sealant cord(1a)on windscreen compartment (1b) so as to leave a thickness between 0.25 and 1 mm.

Note: The sealant thickness remaining on the windscreen compartment serves as a support for the new gluing.

(Cont..)

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Seicento

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