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Focus 1999 (08.1998-12.2004)
Body and Paint
5 Body and Paint / 501 Body and Paint
501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation
Front Side Member Section
Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Side Member Section
Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Removal and Installation
General Equipment
Measuring and straightening system
Materials
Name
Specification
Side member section
Side member closing panel section.
Removal
General notes
Before beginning the repair, remove the fender, crossmember and hood latch panel.
Pay attention to the cut of the replacement part.
Inner side member
Cut point.
CAUTION:
The side member closing panel cut must be set back to the rear in relation to the side member position.
Side member closing panel
Cut point.
Installation
General Instructions.
Attach the new part by means of several tack welds.
Continuous MIG seam weld with pauses.
Side member
Continuous MIG seam weld.
Side member closing panel
Continuous MIG seam weld.
Puddle weld.
Body and Paint
5 Body and Paint / 501 Body and Paint
501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation
Front Side Member Section
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