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A-Pillar Outer Panel Section and Reinforcement > < 501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs|Specifications

Fiesta 2002.25 (11.2001-)

Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs - Rocker Panel Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Measuring stick
Materials
Name
Specification
Rocker panel
 

Removal

  1. General Notes
    • The fenders, doors and door hinges are already removed before repair work starts.
    • Required disassembly operations: Rocker panel trim, front and rear seats.
    • Fold back the carpets and move the wiring harness out of the working area.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make the cut location on the C-pillar a maximum of 200 mm above the edge of the rocker panel, to prevent damage to the underlying NVH element.
    Rocker panel
    1. Cut points.
    1. Grind out the wheel arch joint.
    1. Grind out the spot welds.
    1. Mill 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 chapter 501-25A must be followed.
  1. Rocker panel
    • Drill holes for puddle welding.

  1. Rocker panel
    1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Apply 2-component metal adhesive just before installing the new part and then clinch the wheel arch flange.
    1. Resistance spot weld.
    1. Puddle welding.

A-Pillar Outer Panel Section and Reinforcement > < 501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs|Specifications