Fiat Brava Service Manual page 578

Bodywork Bravo-Brava
Replacing structural body panels
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Removing off cuts and preparing edges of bodyshell
1. Remove the spot welds along the entire perimeter of the edge of the bodyshell, using a special cutter
and on the internal reinforcement.
2. Remove the metal off cuts using pliers.
3. Straighten the edges with a hammer and dolly block.
4. Remove the weld residues using a disc grinder.
5. Apply the IVI Epox epoxide type primer or an electro-weldable galvanized paint or an equivalent
product, to the areas previously ground.
Adjusting the replacement part
1. Place the pillar in position, using the special self-locking clamps and check that the replacement part
is superimposed about 50 mm beyond the bodyshell.
2. Trace the profile of the replacement part on the underdoor side member lining using a tracer point.
3. Cut the two edges of the panel on the windscreen pillar to obtain a perfect join line.
4. Remove the excess on the bodyshell.
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