Ford Fusion: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment |
Hot Air Gun |
Spot Weld Drill Bit |
Locking Pliers |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Metal Bonding Adhesive TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B |
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Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM |
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Removal
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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.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Remove the following items:
Refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel Section and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Refer to the following items:
Refer to: Vehicle Specific Body Construction (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Drill out the spot welds from rocker panel inner reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Break the adhesive bond.
Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun
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Remove the rocker panel inner reinforcement.
Installation
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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.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Apply adhesive as indicated in the new rocker panel inner reinforcement.
Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive
/ TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Install, clamp and spot weld the rocker panel inner reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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Sealing work: All areas must be sealed to production level.
Material: Seam Sealer
/ TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Install the following items:
Refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel Section and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Hot Air Gun
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Other information:
WARNING: Do not put the shoulder
section of the seatbelt or allow the child
to put the shoulder section of the
seatbelt under their arm or behind their
back. Failure to follow this instruction
could reduce the effectiveness of the
seatbelt and increase the risk of injury or
death in a crash.
Use a belt-positioning booster seat for
children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a ..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and the rear bumper.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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