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

Reassembly

Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Interior trim and upholstery › Reassembly
70 BodyworkReassembly

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  • Remove instrument panel trimming from car fixing points, extract it and rest it on a suitable bearing plane.

To replace trimming of instrument panel it is necessary to disconnect it from the cables and to position it, as suitable, so as to make the operation easier.

  1. Take off door locking control unit.
  2. Loosen fixing screws(2a) of supporting bracket (2b).
Diagram showing component 1 being pulled upwards, with labels 2a and 2b pointing to a bracket assembly and wiring connections below it.
  1. Unscrew the four screws (1a) of the bracket (1b)fixing the electric wiring to instrument panel trimming .
Diagram showing a hand using a tool to release a clip on a bracket assembly, with labels 1a pointing to two clips and 1b pointing to the bracket bar.
  • Release wiring from different retainers and from clamps located on intrument panel trimming.
  1. To separate completely the instrument panel trimming from electrical wiring, extract fuse carrier from rear part of the relevant seat.
Diagram showing hands manipulating a bundle of electrical wires and connectors behind the instrument panel area, with label 1 pointing to a connector.

Reassembly

  • Rest instrument panel trimming on a suitable support plane near left door.
  • Position electrical wiring on instrument panel trimming and fasten it with relevant clamps and plastic fasteners.
  • Reassemble fuse carrier, screw the three screws fixing it to instrument panel trimming.
  1. Position supporting bracket(1a) of door locking control unit and screw fixing screws (1b).
  2. Install door locking control unit.
Description Connector
2 Door locking control unit M80
Diagram showing a component labeled 2 with a lightning bolt symbol being positioned onto a mounting bracket, with labels 1a and 1b pointing to the fixing screws and bracket.

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