Ford Fusion: Front End Sheet Metal Repairs / Front Side Member Extension. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
-
Remove the underbody shields.
-
Remove the front crossmember.
Refer to: Front Crossmember (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
-
Remove the fasteners and side member extension.
Installation
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
-
NOTE:
Install and hand tighten all fasteners before tightening to specification.
Install the side member extension and fasteners.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
-
Install the front crossmember.
Refer to: Front Crossmember (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
-
Install the underbody shields.
Removal
Remove the underbody shields.
Remove the fasteners and the front crossmember.
Installation
NOTE:
Install and hand tighten all fasteners before tightening to specification...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
-
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
-
Removal
&nbs..
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Follow the health and safety precautions.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Remove the ste..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hot Air Gun
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Remove the front fog lamps.
Refer to: Front Fog Lamp (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
Re..