Ford Fusion: Body Repairs - General Information / Noise, Vibration and Harshness. Description and Operation
Sound Deadeners and Insulators
NOTICE:
Mastic is made of a combustible material and should be
removed prior to carrying out welding procedures to the area. Heat zones
from welding near mastic may cause the mastic material to burn.
NOTICE:
Corrosion protection must be restored to the area after the
mastic material is applied. Corrosion protection products may be wax
based and loss of adhesion may occur if applied prior to mastic
installation.
NOTE:
The following illustrations serve as a reference to
indicate mastic patch (butyl) locations. Additional insulators and sound
deadeners are used beyond those indicated in these illustrations.
Floor Pan
Roof Panel
Roof Panel with Roof Opening Panel
Front Door
Rear Door

Adhesives
NOTE:
The following illustrations are examples of structural adhesive application and are not all inclusive.
Body Side Outer to Body Side Inner
NOTE:
Left Hand (LH) side shown, Right Hand (RH) side similar...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Rust Protection Coating Gun
Undercoating Gun
Materials
Name
Specification
ValuGard™ Premium UndercoatingVG101, VG101A
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ValuGard™ Rust InhibitorVG104, VG104A
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Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B
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Repair
NOTE:
Undercoating
NOTE:
The following illustrations are not vehicle spe..
Other information:
Check
NOTE:
Car shown, trucks are similar.
Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF.
Set the parking brake on.
For automatic transmission place the selector lever in
DRIVE (D). For manual transmission place the gearshift lever in FIRST
GEAR.
Place the test objects in position shown in the diagram. Refer to specifications in this section..
Check
NOTE:
No factory-equipped vehicle should have more than a 25 mA
(0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) draw depending on the vehicle's accessories.
Check for current drains on the battery in excess of 25 mA (0.025 amp) –
50 mA (0.050) with all the electrical accessories off and the vehicle
at rest for at least 40 minutes. Current drains can be tested with the
following procedure.
NOTE:
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