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Rocker Panel > < 501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs|Specifications

Transit.Tourneo Connect 2002.5 (06.2002-)

Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - A-Pillar Outer Panel Section and Reinforcement Transit/Tourneo Connect 2002.5 (06/2002-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Measurement or alignment angle system
Materials
Name
Specification
A-pillar with reinforcement
 

Removal

  1. General Notes
    • The fender apron panel reinforcement is already removed before repair work starts.
    • Required disassembly operations: Hood, fender, front door, windshield, crash padding, A-pillar trim panel, rocker panel trim and driver's seat.
    • If a cut is necessary at the upper cut location in the roof area owing to the damage, the headliner must also be removed.
    • Move the carpet and wiring out of the working area.

  1. A-pillar with reinforcement
    1. Cut location.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.
    1. Mill out the spot welds (two panel thicknesses).

  1. A-pillar with reinforcement
    1. Cut location.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.

Installation
  1. A-pillar with reinforcement
    1. Drill holes for puddle welding (diameter: 10 mm).

  1. A-pillar with reinforcement
    1. Continuous MIG weld.
    1. Puddle weld
    1. Resistance spot weld.

  1. A-pillar with reinforcement
    • Drill holes for puddle welding (diameter: 8 mm).

  1. A-pillar with reinforcement
    1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Puddle weld
    1. Resistance spot weld.

Rocker Panel > < 501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs|Specifications