Rele FIAT PUNTO 1998 176 / 1.G Workshop Manual

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5,5 Unclip the plastic cover from the rear of the overhead console 0 Unclip the lens from the support panel (see Illustration). 10 The bulb can be prised from its spring-loaded contacts (see illustration). 11 Fit the new bulb using a reversal of the removal procedure.
Instrument panel gauge Illumination 12 Remove the instrument panel as described In Section 7. 13 The bulbs are a bayonet fit in the rear of the instrument panel (see Illustration). The colour of the bulb casing denotes its wattage - ensure that a replacement bulb of the correct rating is used.
Switch illumination 14 The bulbs that Illuminate the facia-mounted switches are integral with the switch body and cannot be renewed separately.
5.6 Overhead console bulb location 5.9 Unclip the Ions from the support panel A Map reading bulb B Courtesy bulb C Clock illumination bulb
6.3a Unscrew the headlight side securing bolt (arrowed)...
5.10 The bulb can be prised from its spring-loaded contacts (arrowed)
6 Exterior light units • removal and refitting ^ ^
Caution: Ensure that the relevant electrical circuit is isolated be/ore removing a light unit. If In doubt, disconnect the battery negative terminal (refer to Disconnecting the battery in the Reference Section of this manual).
1 Remove the adjacent direction indicator light unit as descnbed in Section 4. 2 Disconnect all wiring from the rear of the light unit at the connectors.
5.13 Tho bulbs are a bayonet fit in the rear of the instrument panel
3 Unscrew the headlight side and upper securing bolts (see illustrations). 4 Withdraw the headlight unit from the vehicle (see illustration).
Refitting 5 Refitting is a reversal of removal. On completion, it Is advisable to hove the headlight beam alignment checked with reference to Section B.
Front direction indicator light 6 The procedure is described as part of the bulb renewal procedure In Section 4. Note that the wiring harness can be disconnected from the light unit without removing the bulb holder (seo illustration).
6.3b ... and upper securing bolts (arrowed) 6.4 Withdraw the headlight unit from the vehicle 6.6 Disconnecting the direction indicator light unit wiring from the bulb holder

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3 Undo the mounting screws and lift out the speaker (see Illustration). Unplug the wiring at the connector. 4 Refitting is a reversal of removal,
Rear parcel shelf speakers 5 Working underneath the relevant parcel shetf support bracket, remove the securing screws and lower the loudspeaker from the support bracket. Unplug the wiring at the connector (see illustration). 6 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
11 Radio aerial - J^s removal and refitting ^
Removal 1 Carefully prise off the plastic cap. then remove the securing screws and withdraw the aerial from the roof. 2 Oraw the aerial co-axial cable through the roof aperture and disconnect it. If there is insufficient slack In the aerial cable, remove the courtesy light unit/overhead panel from the inside of the vehicle (as described earlier in this Chapter) to gain access to the cable connector,
Refitting 3 Refitting Is a reversal of removal, but ensure that seal between the aerial housing and the roof panel is in good condition.
12.2 Removing the radio/cassette unit using the special extraction tools
12.3 Disoonnect the wiring plugs from the rear of the unit. Note the bayonet fuse (arrowed) which is a push fit In the rear of the unit
10.3 Lift out the speaker and unplug the wiring at the connector
12 Radio/cassette player -removal and refitting ^
Removal Note: Once the battery has been disconnected, the radio/cassette unit cannot be re-activated until the appropriate security code has been entered. Do not remove the unit unless the appropriate code Is known. 1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal (refer to Disconnecting the battery in the Reference Section of this manual). 2 Insert the special extraction tools supplied with the vehicle into the holes on either side of the radio/cassette unit. Press them home until the Internal clips can be felt to release (see illustration). 3 Pull the unit forwards from the facia, then disconnect the wiring plugs and the aerial lead from the rear of the unit. Note the bayonet fuse, which is a push fit in the rear of the unit, (see illustration).
Refitting A Refitting is a reversal of removal, ensuring that the wiring Is routed freely behind the unit.
13 Speedometer drive cable - % removal and refitting Ss ^
Note: Later vehicles are fitted with an electronic transducer in place of the mechanical speedometer drive. This is mounted on the fransm/ss/on casing; refer to Chapter 7A, Section 3, for details.
Removal 1 Remove the instrument panel as described in Section 7. 2 Working in the engine compartment, unscrew the sleeve securing the cable end to gearbox, then pull the cable from gearbox. 3 Where applicable, release the cable from the brackets in the engine compartment bulkhead, then pull the cable through into the engine compartment. If necessary, pull the cable grommet from the bulkhead.
10.S Lower the loudspeaker from the support brackot and unplug tho wiring at the connector
Refitting 4 Refitting is a reversal of removal, bearing in mind the following points: a} Ensure that the bulkhead grommet is securely seated. b) Refit the instrument panel with reference to Section 7. c) Note that certain models have alignment marks on the cable outer for use when refitting. The marks should be aligned with the bulkhead bracket when the cable is correctly refitted and routed.
14 Switches -removal and refitting ^
Steering column stalk switches Note: On vehicles equipped with sfeezing wheel-mounted radio controls, the column stalk switch unit also incorporates the rotary contacts for the steering wheel switches. Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative cable and position it away from the terminal. Turn the steering wheel so that the roadwheeis are pointing in the straight-ahead position. 2 Refer to Chapter 10 and remove the steering wheel from the column. 3 Remove the screws and lift off the upper and lower steering column shrouds. 4 Using an Allen key. slacken Ihe clamp ring at the rear of the switch unit (see illustration),
14.4 Using an Allen key, slacken the clamp ring at the rear of the switch unit

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15.6 Withdraw the motor assembly through the aperture in the tailgate
Refitting 7 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Refit the wiper arm with reference to Section 16.
16 Windscreen/tailgate washer % system components • ^ removal and refitting ^
Washer fluid reservoir
Removal 1 Ensure that the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Apply the handbrake and chock the rear wheels. Slacken the left hand front roadwheel bolts. 2 Raise the front of the vehicle, rest it securely on axle stands (see Jacking and vehicle support) and remove the left hand front roadwheel. 3 Disconnect the battery negative terminal {refer to Disconnecting the battery In the Reference Section of this manual). 4 Working from the engine bay, remove washer fluid reservoir upper securing screws. 5 Remove the secunng screws and lift off the front and rear sections of the wheel arch liner. 6 Remove fluid reservoir lower securing screws. 7 Disconnect the sviring plugs from the washer pumps, and from the fluid level sensor, where applicable. Label each connector to aid correct refitting later. 8 Disconnect the fluid hoses from the washer tx/mps • if the reservoir still contains fluid, be prepared tor spillage.
16.20a Remove the circllp...
9 Where applicable, release the wiring harness from its clips, and move the harness to one side to allow sufficient clearance to remove the reservoir. 10 Lower the reservoir from under the wheel arch. Refitting 11 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Washer fluid reservoir and washer pump(s)
Removal 12 Remove the washer fluid reservoir, as described in the previous sub-Section. 13 Disconnect the wiring plug and the fluid hose from the relevant washer pump. 14 Release the spring clip, then pull the washer pump from the reservoir. Where applicable, recover the grommet. Refitting 15 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
IV/nctecreen washer nozzle
Removal 16 Open the bonnet. 17 Working under the bonnet, release the securing tabs using a suitable screwdriver, then push the nozzle from the bonnet. Disconnect the fluid hose, and withdraw the nozzle. Refitting 18 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
housing from the end of the wiper shaft
Tailgate washer nozzle
Removal 19 The tailgate washer nozzle is integral with the wiper motor shaft; remove the wiper motor as described in Section 15. 20 Remove the circllp and then slide the nozzle housing from the end of the wiper shaft (see illustrations). Refitting 21 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but ensure that the fluid hose is securely reconnected.
17 Windscreen wiper motor -removal and refitting ^
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal (refer to Disconnecting the battery In the Reference Section of this manual). 2 Refer to Section 18 and remove both wiper arms. 3 Remove the securing screws and plastic clips, and withdraw the cowl panel (see illustrations). 4 Disconnect the motor wiring plug. 5 Slacken and withdraw the motor and linkage securing bolts, then withdraw the assembly from the bulkhead (see illustrations).
17.3a Remove the securing screws and plasUc clips... 17.3b ... and withdraw the cowl panel 17.5a Wiper motor and linkage left-hand ...