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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the rear parking aid sensor harness from the rear bumper cover reinforcement.
Remove the retainers, release the tabs and remove the rear bumper cover reinfor..
WARNING: Do not place objects
or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the front or
rear seatbacks, or in areas that may
come into contact with a deploying
airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING: Do not use accessory
seat covers. The use of accessory seat
covers may prevent the deployment..