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Body System - General Information - Body Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Description and Operation

Body System

The body shell structure consists of the following features:

  • front section side members have set deformation zones for collision.
  • transverse reinforcement at the bulkhead.
  • all sheet metal surfaces prone to corrosion are galvanized.
  • bolted, removable front fenders.

Insulation

Insulation is composed of urethane, PVC, foam and recycled felt. Insulation is installed:

  • above and below the instrument panel,
  • at the cowl side panels,
  • over the front floor pan and rear floor pan areas,
  • over the luggage compartment floor.

Body Sealer Type and Application

Clinched Flange Sealer

Use Clinched Flange Sealer Ford Specification ESK-M4G245-A which does not run, is fast drying and remains semi - elastic. The sealer can be used for seam sealing in such areas as:

  • front floor panel and rear floor panel,
  • quarter wheelhouse inner panel and quarter wheelhouse outer panel,
  • instrument panel,
  • body rocker panel,
  • door flanges.

Also use the Clinched Flange Sealer Ford Specification ESK-M4G245-A to seal outside moulding clip holes, and for windshield glass, back window glass and quarter glass sealing.

Corrosion Protection Materials

Use locally purchesed weld through primers and corrosion protection materials for all body work.

Diagnosis and Testing > < 501-00 Body System - General Information|Specifications