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Fiesta 2002.25 (11.2001-)

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Side Member and Fender Apron Panel LH Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Measurement or alignment angle system
Materials
Name
Specification
Side member with apron panel
 
Apron panel reinforcement
 

Removal

  1. General Notes.
    • Fenders, hood, doors and apron panel reinforcement are already removed before repair work starts.

  1. Side member with apron panel
    1. Separating cut.
    1. Mill out the spot welds (two panel thicknesses).
    1. Mill out the spot welds.

  1. Bulkhead reinforcement
    • Mill out the spot welds (two panel thicknesses).

  1. Side member with apron panel
    1. Mill out the spot welds.
    1. 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. Side member with apron panel
    1. Drill holes for puddle welding.
    1. Mill out spot welds (diameter: 10 mm)

  1. Side member with apron panel
    1. Mill out spot welds (diameter: 10 mm).
    1. Drill holes for puddle welding.

  1. Side member with apron panel
    • Puddle welding

  1. Side member with apron panel
    • Puddle welding

  1. Bulkhead reinforcement
    • Puddle welding

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