1999 FIAT PUNTO battery location

7A*2 Manual transmission
Gear selection is via a floor-mounted lever and selector rod mechanism (seo Illustration). The selector rod causes the appropriate selector fork to move its respective synchro-sleeve along the shaft, to lock the gear to the synchro-hub. Since the synchro-hubs are splined to the Input and output shafts, this locks the gear to the shaft, so that drive can be transmitted. To ensure that gear-changing can be made quickly and quietly, a synchro-mesh system Is fitted to all forward gears,
2 Gearchange lever and linkage -
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Removal 1 Firmly apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and support It securely on axle stands {see Jacking and veh/cte support). 2 Remove the exhaust system with reference to Chapter 4D.
3 Unbolt the exhaust heatshield and remove It from under the vehicle. 4 Disconnect the gearchange cable and rod from the transmission and from the body. Also disconnect the reverse inhibitor cable. 5 Unscrew the single screw and remove the centre console from inside the vehicle. 6 Unscrew the front mounting securing the gearchange lower cover to the body. 7 Under Ihe vehicle unscrew the lower cover mounting bolts, then lower Ihe assembly and remove from under the vehlole. 8 The gearchange lever may be removed by disconnecting the cables and removing the pivot bolt. Note the location of the spacers and washers to ensure correct reassembly. If necessary the bushes may be renewed by unscrewing the mounting nuts. 9 Reassembly is a reversal of dismantling but apply a little multi-purpose grease to the bearing surfaces.
Refitting 10 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Tighten all nuts and bolts securely.
3 Manual transmission - & removal and refitting § S
Petrol models
Removal 1 Select a solid, level surlace to park the vehicle upon. Give yourself enough space to move around it easily. Apply the handbrake then jack up the front of the vehicle and support on axle stands (see Jacking and vehicle support). Remove both front wheels. 2 Disconnect the wiring connectors from (he anti-theft alarm located next to the battery, then unbolt and remove the alarm. 3 Remove the battery and mounting tray as described in Chapter 5A. 4 Disconnect the wiring from the reversing light switch on the front of the transmission. 5 Unscrew the nut and disconnect the earth cable from its stud. 6 On models with a cable operated clutch,
1.4 Gearchange lever and linkage 1 Gear lever sliding part 3 Gear selector control rod 5 Gear selector link rod 2 Reverse gear inhibition 4 Gear engagement control 6 Gear selector control rod cable cable 7 Reverse gear inhibition device

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3.4 The auxiliary fusebox, located inside the glovebox behind a drop-down panel auxiliary fusebox, which is located inside the glovebox behind a drop-down panel (see Illustration). 5 A blown fuse can be recognised from its melted or broken wire (see illustration). 6 To remove a fuse, first ensure that the relevant circuit is switched off. 7 Using the plastic tool clipped to the main fusebox lid, pull the fuse from its location. 8 Spare fuses are provided in the main fusebox. 9 Before renewing a blown fuse, trace and rectify the cause, and always use a fuse of the correct rating (fuse ratings are specified on the inside of the fusebox cover flap). Never substitute a fuse of a higher rating, or make temporary repairs using wire or metal foil; more serious damage, or even fire, could result. 10 Note that the fuses are colour-coded as follows. Refer to the wiring diagrams for details of the fuse ratings used and the circuits protected. Colour Rating Orange 5A Red 10A Blue 15A Yellow 20A Clear or White 25A Green 30A 11 The radio/cassette player fuse is located In the rear of the unit, and can be accessed after removing the radio/cassette player -refer to Section 12for greater detail.
Relays 12 A relay is an electncally-operated switch, which Is used for the following reasons: 4 A relay can switch a heavy current remotely from the circuit in which the current is flowing, therefore allowing the use of lighter-gauge wiring and switch contacts.
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A relay can receive more than one control input, unlike a mechanical switch. c) A relay can have a timer function - for example, the intermittent wiper relay. 13 The main and optional equipment relays are located in the main and auxiliary toseboxes (see Fuses). A number of additional relays may be fitted, depending on model and specification. These are generally mounted
3.5 A blown fuse can be recognised from its melted or broken wire adjacent lo the component being controlled; e.g. the radiator cooling fan relay(s) are mounted on a bracket next the cooling fan itself. 14 The direction Indicator/hazard warning flasher unit is mounted on the underside of the steering column slalk switch unit. It can be accessed by removing the steering column lower shroud panel (see illustration). 15 If a circuit or system controlled by a relay develops a fault, and the relay is suspect, operate the system. If the relay is functioning, it should be possible to hear it click as it is energised, if this is Ihe case, the fault lies with the components or wiring of the system. If the relay is not being energised, then either the relay is not receiving a main supply or a switching voltage, or the relay itself is faulty. Testing is by the substitution of a known good unit, but be careful - while some relays are identical in appearance and in operation, others look similar but perform different functions. 16 To remove a relay, first ensure that the relevant circuit is switched off. The relay can then simply be pulled out from the socket, and pushed back into position.
4 Buibs (exterior lights) -renewal
General 1 Whenever a bulb is renewed, note the following points:
3.14 Removing the direction indlcator/ha2ard warning flasher unit
a) Ensure that the relevant electrical circuit is isolated before removing a bulb. If in doubt, disconnect the battery negative lead before starting work. b) Remember that, if the circuit has just been in use, the bulb may be extremely hot. c) A/ways check the bulb contacts and holder, ensuring that there is clean metal-to-metal contact between the bulb and its live contacts) and earth. Clean off
any
corrosion or dirt before fitting a nevt bulb. d) Wherever bayonet-type bulbs are fitted, ensure that the live contacts) bear firmly against the bulb contact. e) Always ensure that the new bulb is of the correct rating (see Specifications), and that it is completely clean before fitting it; this applies particularly to headlight/foglight bulbs (see following
0 Pay attention to the orientation when fitting multi-filament bulbs (e.g. combined tail/brake light bulbs) • incorrect fitting will cause the filaments to illuminate In the wrong sequence.
Headlight 2 Open the bonnet. Ensure that the headlights are turned off at the stalk switch. Models with single reflector 3 Pull the wiring plug from the rear of the bulb (see illustration). 4 Pull the rubber boot from the rear of the headlight unit (see Illustration).
4.3 Pull the wiring plug from the rear of the bulb 4.4 Pull the rubber boot from the rear of the headlight unit

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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)
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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