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Front Door Skin Panel > < B-Pillar and Reinforcement - 3-Door

Fiesta 2002.25 (11.2001-)

Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Measurement or alignment angle system
Materials
Name
Specification
Rocker panel inner reinforcement
 

Removal

  1. General Instructions
    • The A-pillar outer panel, A-pillar reinforcement, B-pillar with reinforcement, side panel, wheel house with reinforcement and inner side panel are already removed before the repair starts.
    • Sectional replacement is possible, depending on the damage.

  1. Rocker panel inner reinforcement
    1. Front separation area (only for sectional replacement).
    1. Rear separation area (only for sectional replacement).

  1. Rocker panel inner reinforcement
    • Mill out the spot welds.

  1. Rocker panel inner reinforcement
    • Grind 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. Rocker panel inner reinforcement
    • Drill holes for puddle welding.

  1. Rocker panel inner reinforcement
    • Resistance spot welding.

  1. Rocker panel inner reinforcement
    • Puddle weld.

Front Door Skin Panel > < B-Pillar and Reinforcement - 3-Door