Fiat 1301 CC Automobile User Manual


 
4 Reach up behind the facia panel on the side
opposite to the glove box and unscrew the
remaining console fixing screw.
5 Withdraw the console downwards and
disconnect the fibre optics from their source.
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
22 Facia panel -
removal and refitting
1
1 Remove the instrument panel as described
in Chapter 9.
2 Remove the steering wheel (Chapter 10).
3 Disconnect the choke control lever and
cable from the facia panel as described in
Chapter 3.
4 Remove the screws arrowed in Fig. 12.19.
5 Remove the facia fixing screws, their
locations on the facia are shown in Fig. 12.20.
Screw (3) is inside the glove box (photos).
6 Release the facia from the upper clips and
withdraw it.
7 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
23 Seat belts
1
1 Seat belts are fitted as standard equipment
to both the front and rear seats.
2 Regularly inspect the belts for fraying and if
evident, renew the belt.
3 The front belt reel may be unbolted if the
seat is pushed fully forward and the reel cover
panel removed (photo).
4 The rear belt reels are located at each side
of the luggage area (photo).
5 When removing or refitting a belt from its
anchorage point, it is essential to maintain the
original fitted sequence of spacer, washer and
wave washer otherwise the belt anchor plate
will not swivel (photo).
23.4 Rear seat belt reel
23.3 Front seat belt lower
mounting
12•10 Bodywork
23.5 Front seat belt upper
mounting
Fig. 12.20 Rear view of facia panel showing fixing screw locations (Sec 22)
1 and 5 Clips 2, 3 and 4 Screws
22.5C Facia panel lower mounting screw
(left-hand side)
22.5B Facia panel lower mounting screw at
centre console
22.5A Facia fixing screw inside gloveboxFig. 12.19 Facia panel fixing screws (Sec
22)