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501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs > < Roof Front Frame - Convertible

Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

Roof Sheet Metal Repairs - Roof Panel—Wagon Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
Removal and Installation

  1. Replacement parts
    • Roof
    • Middle roof rail

Removal

  1. General Notes
    • Necessary removal work: Windshield, side windows, tailgate, headliner, interior trim panels and rear lights.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:
    • On vehicles without a sliding roof, the screw connections (4 off) at the sides on the middle roof rail must be released.
    • Warm the bonded areas of the roof panel from outside (front and rear roof crossmembers) before removal. The middle roof rail will be removed with the roof.
    Roof
    • Mill out the spot welds.

  1. Roof panel rear
    1. Mill out the spot welds.
    1. Grind out the spot welds from the rear.

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 sub-section 501-25 must be followed.
  1. Roof panel rear
    • Drill holes for puddle welding.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Measure out the correct installation position of the roof rail on the vehicle.
    Install the roof rail
    1. Apply PU glass adhesive.
    1. Resistance spot weld.

  1. Prepare the bonded areas
    • Apply PU glass adhesive.

  1. Fit the roof panel and weld in place
    • Resistance spot weld.

  1. Weld the roof into place
    1. Puddle weld.
    1. Resistance spot weld.

501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs > < Roof Front Frame - Convertible