Ford Fusion: Front End Sheet Metal Repairs / Front Side Member Extension. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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Remove the underbody shields.
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Remove the front crossmember.
Refer to: Front Crossmember (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the fasteners and side member extension.
Installation
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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NOTE:
Install and hand tighten all fasteners before tightening to specification.
Install the side member extension and fasteners.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
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Install the front crossmember.
Refer to: Front Crossmember (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Install the underbody shields.
Removal
Remove the underbody shields.
Remove the fasteners and the front crossmember.
Installation
NOTE:
Install and hand tighten all fasteners before tightening to specification...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
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Other information:
DTC Chart: DDM
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
DDM
DTC Chart
DTC
Description
Action
B1C03:23
Memory #1 Switch: Signal Stuck Low
GO to Pinpoi..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Plasma Cutter
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer t..