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501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs > < Front Side Member and Fender Apron Panel LH

Fiesta 2002.25 (11.2001-)

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs - Front Side Member Section Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Measurement or alignment angle system
Materials
Name
Specification
Outer side member
 
Inner side member
 
Crossmember retaining flange
 

Removal
  1. General Notes.
    1. Right-hand side cut line.
    1. Left-hand side cut line.
    • The fine cut lines are not the same on the right-hand and left-hand sides.
    • Hood lock panel, front crash element, hood, and fender are already removed before repair work starts.
NOTE:
NOTE:Separate the side member completely on the inside along the fine cut line.
  1. Inner side member
    • Separating cut.

  1. Outer side member
    1. Separating cut.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.

Installation
  1. Inner side member
    • Continuous MIG weld seam.

  1. Outer side member
    1. Resistance spot weld
    1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
NOTE:
NOTE:: Before welding, secure the retaining flange for the cross member using the measurement or alignment angle system and the installed hood closing panel.
  1. Inner crossmember retaining flange
    • Intermittent MIG weld seam.

  1. Outer crossmember retaining flange
    • Intermittent MIG weld seam.

501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs > < Front Side Member and Fender Apron Panel LH