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How to Remove the Distributor from a Fiat Panda

Model: Fiat Panda MK 1, 141 - Years 1980-2003
Part: Checks and maintenance

How to remove the distributor from a Fiat Panda? Lift the bonnet and secure it, then use a screwdriver to unscrew the locking pins of the ventilation pipe, remove the engine soundproofing panel and the cap (detach it). Start by unscrewing the fastening pins of the distributor (as shown in the video); remove the distributor from the engine housing. Install a new distributor inside the engine bay, connect the various cables and close with the cap. Refit all previously removed parts (soundproofing panel, filter, etc.) and test the correct operation.

Updated on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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