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Replacing the Rocker Cover Gasket on a Fiat Punto

Model: Fiat Punto MK 2, 188 - Years 1999-2011
Part: Engine

Let's see how to remove the rocker cover gasket on a Fiat Punto. First, remove the plastic soundproofing panel from the cylinder head and take it out. Next, remove the air intake box and all its components using a socket wrench. Disconnect all the electrical connectors to the glow plugs using needle-nose pliers if they obstruct disassembly. Remove the various wiring present on the cylinder head. Use a socket or electric screwdriver to remove all the bolts on the rocker cover gasket, then take it out along with the gasket. Reassemble everything in reverse order.

Updated on 14 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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