| Removal and Installation Measurement or alignment angle system | | -
Replacement Parts - Apron panel reinforcement
- Side member with fender apron panel
- Left-hand engine mounting reinforcement
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General Notes - The front accessories, seat, crash padding, fenders, hood, hood lock panel and crossmember must be removed.
- Required disassembly operations: Power steering expansion tank, coolant expansion tank, cowl panel cover, bulkhead damping matting and A-pillar trim.
- Move carpets, wiring and hoses out of the working area.
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Apron panel reinforcement | | | -
CAUTION:Only mill out two panel thicknesses. Bulkhead | | | -
Apron panel - Preliminary cut location at both tabs.
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Side member - Mill out the spot welds.
- Mill out the spot welds to a depth of two panels only, using a Ø 10 mm cutter.
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Prepare new side member - Detach front section of side member from complete side member at original joint.
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NOTE: On the Focus RS, the suspension strut mountings are strengthened with reinforcement plates. These plates must be replaced during repair. Reinforcement plate for front suspension strut mounting - Align the suspension strut mounting reinforcement plates with the lower reinforcements already installed and weld with an intermittent MIG weld seam.
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NOTE: On the Focus RS, the left engine mounting is strengthened with reinforcement plates. These plates must be replaced during repair. Left-hand engine mounting reinforcement plate - Position both engine mounting reinforcement plates in accordance with the original condition and weld with an intermittent MIG weld seam.
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Apron panel reinforcement - Before installing, bend tabs outwards by 180°.
- Puddle weld.
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Apron panel reinforcement | | | -
NOTE: On the Focus RS, two additional holes must be made in order to attach the two front wheelhouse trim panels (one in the fender apron and one in the sill panel/bulkhead transition). Additional holes in the bodywork | | |
