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:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
FDIM
2
BCM
3
DDM
4
RDM
5
PDM
6
RDM
7
Headlamp Switch
8
Dimmable Components
9
GWM
10
Non-Dimmable Components
11
Non-Dimmable Components
12
Non-Dimmable Components
13
Non-Dimmable Components
14
Light Sensor
15
FCIM
16
APIM
17
ACM
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Check
Check the body to luggage compartment lid dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Adjustment
Remove the luggage compartment lid latch.
Refer to: Luggage Compartment Lid Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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