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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 3
  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 labels 1a, 1b, and 1c indicating the roof panel trim, wedges, and perimetric seal respectively.
  • Work from the car outside.
  1. Use the vibrating knife(1a)with blade (1b) and carry out the sealing cord cutting (1c) on the lower side(1d) of the windscreen (1e).
Diagram showing a hand using a vibrating knife tool (1a) with blade (1b) to cut a sealing cord (1c) along the lower edge of a windscreen (1d), with an inset detail of the blade (1e).
  1. Work on the car inside, use the vibrating knife(1a)with blade(1b) carry out the sealing cord cutting(1c) on the windscreen perimeter (1d), apply the suction cup handles and with a second operator help, remove the window and place it on a stand .
Diagram showing a hand using a tool to work on the upper corner of a windscreen, with labels 1a, 1b, 1d, and 1c pointing to specific components.

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 remained on the windscreen compartment serves as a support for the new glueing.

  • Carefully clean the winscreen seat with compressed air and deeply degrease with heptane and disposable paper.
Diagram showing the windscreen installed in the vehicle frame, with labels 1a and 1b indicating the glass and the compartment area.

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Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Seicento

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