F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2004)
6.
Using a Spottel(R), drill out remaining spot welds.
7.
Using an air chisel or hand held weld splitter, separate and remove the remaining panel material.
NOTE!
Follow the procedures labeled for either Resistance Weld Bonding or Mig Weld Bonding based on the method of repair you choose.
Replacement Procedure Using Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW)
(If the STRSW method is not available, proceed to Vehicle And New Outer Panel Preparation For Mig Welding).
VEHICLE AND NEW OUTER PANEL PREPARATION FOR RESISTANCE WELDING
1.
Straighten all flanges as necessary using a hammer and dolly. See Figure 13.
2.
Using a suitable grinder and a 3" Rollok(R) disc, carefully grind the mating surfaces of the receiving flanges on the vehicle as follows:
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Be sure to remove all e-coat, paint or galvanized coating from the mating surfaces.
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If the metal has a pewter look, not all the galvanizing has been removed.
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A shiny surface appearance must be left after grinding.
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DO NOT damage the corners or thin the metal.
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DO NOT GRIND above the mating surface area. This will help eliminate the possibility of corrosion formation after the repair is complete.
