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Fiesta 2002.25 (11.2001-)

Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - B-Pillar and Reinforcement—5-Door Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Measurement or alignment angle system
Materials
Name
Specification
B-pillar outer panel
 
B-Pillar reinforcement
 
B-pillar inner panel
 

Removal

  1. General Notes.
    • The front door, rear door and rear door hinges are already removed before the repair starts.
    • Necessary removal work: seat and rocker panel trim.
    • Fold back the carpets and move the wiring harness back away from the working area.
    • It is not possible to perform a partial replacement in the upper area of the B-pillar reinforcement because of the reinforcements which are inside.
  • When the outer and inner reinforcements are being completely replaced, the spot welds in the region of the door seal must be drilled out as far as the inner panel.
  • Make the front cut line on the rocker panel far enough forward to allow access to the B-pillar inner panel (see weld flange).
  1. B-pillar outer panel
    1. Separating cut.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.
    1. Grind out the spot welds.

  1. B-Pillar reinforcement
    1. Separating cut.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.

  1. B-pillar inner panel
    1. Separating cut.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.

Installation

NOTE:
NOTE:The instructions concerning welding equipment given in Section 501-25A must be observed before resistance spot welding body panels with a total thickness of 3 mm and greater.
  1. B-pillar inner panel
    1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Resistance spot weld

  1. B-Pillar reinforcement
    1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Resistance spot weld

  1. B-pillar outer panel
    • Drill holes for puddle welding (8 mm diameter).

  1. B-pillar outer panel
    1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Resistance spot weld
    1. Puddle welding

501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs > < Front Door Skin Panel