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Mondeo 2001 (10.2000-02.2007)
Body and Paint
5 Body and Paint / 501 Body and Paint
501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs
Removal and Installation
Rocker Panel
Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - Rocker Panel
Mondeo 2001 (10/2000-02/2007)
Removal and Installation
Materials
Name
Specification
Rocker panel
Removal
General notes
The door and fender are already removed before repair work starts.
The cutting lines may vary depending on damage.
Rocker panel
Preliminary separating cut.
Grind out the adhesive flange using fibre disc.
Mill out the spot welds.
Also mill out spot welds from below in the area of the B-pillar reinforcement (6).
Installation
Rocker panel
Cut the rocker panel to size and offer it up.
Rocker panel
Drill holes for puddle welding.
Also drill holes from below in the area of the B-pillar reinforcement.
NOTE:
Apply 2-pack metal adhesive on the wheel arch join before installing the rocker panel.
Rocker panel
Continuous MIG weld seam.
Clinch the wheel arch join.
Puddle weld.
Also puddle weld from below in the area of the B-pillar reinforcement.
Body and Paint
5 Body and Paint / 501 Body and Paint
501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs
Removal and Installation
Rocker Panel
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