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..
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WARNING:
Invisible ultraviolet and infrared rays emitted in welding
can injure unprotected eyes and skin. Always use protection such as a
welder's helmet with dark-colored filter lenses of the correct density.
Electric welding will produce intense radiation, therefore, filter plate
lenses of the deepest shade providing adequate visibility are
recommended. It is strongly reco..
Overview
The front subframe is bolted to the body and is used to:
aid in structural support.
provide mounting surfaces for the steering gear.
provide mounting surfaces for the front suspension lower
control arms, the transmission roll restrictor and for the front
stabilizer bar.
The rear subframe is bolted to the body and is used to:
aid in structural support.
pr..