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

Reassembly (page 2 of 2)

Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Body panels, replacement and repair
70 BodyworkReassembly · page 2 of 2

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  • Tack spare part with some welding spots.
Diagram showing spot weld locations (F1, E2, F3) and tools for door sill replacement on a car body
  • Temporarily place door with relevant seal, then check alignment and courtesy lamps.
  1. Weld door sill with a spot welder.

Note: Weld with a number of welding spots equal to original one.

  1. With MIG welder carry out arc welding of door sill connections.
Diagram showing arc welding points (1, 2) on the door sill connection area
  • Correct possible plate deformations with shaped stake and hammer.
  1. Remove welding residuals with disk grinding wheel.
  • Apply inhibitor on zones concerned with welding.
  • Seal connections between spare part and body.
  • Restore PVC treatment.
  • Start painting phase following prescribed cycle.
Sequence of images showing grinding tool, inhibitor spray gun, MIG welder, and hammer/stake tools
Diagram showing painted door sill (1) installed on the car body frame

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Seicento

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