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Fusion 2002.75 (06.2002-)

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Side Member and Fender Apron Panel LH Fusion 2002.75 (06/2002-)
Removal and Installation

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

Removal

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

  1. Side member with fender apron panel
    1. Cut location.
    1. Mill out the spot welds (three panel thicknesses).
    1. Mill out the spot welds.

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

  1. Side member with fender apron panel
    1. Mill out the spot welds.
    1. Grind out the spot welds.

Installation

NOTE:
NOTE:Before resistance spot welding of body panels with a total panel thickness of 3 mm and greater, the welding equipment instructions contained in sub-section 501-25A must be followed.
  1. Side member with fender apron panel
    1. Drill holes for puddle welding.
    1. Mill out spot welds (diameter: 10 mm)

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

  1. Side member with fender apron panel
    • Puddle welding.

  1. Side member with fender apron panel
    • Puddle welding.

  1. Bulkhead reinforcement
    • Puddle welding.

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