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Ford Fusion: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Hot Air Gun
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers

Materials

Name Specification
Metal Bonding Adhesive
TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B		 -
 
Seam Sealer
TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM		 -
 

Removal

  1. Ford Fusion. Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation  WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  1. Remove the following items:
    Refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel Section and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
  1. Refer to the following items:
    Refer to: Vehicle Specific Body Construction (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
  1. Drill out the spot welds from rocker panel inner reinforcement.
    Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
Ford Fusion. Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
  1. Break the adhesive bond.
    Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun
Ford Fusion. Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
  1. Remove the rocker panel inner reinforcement.
Ford Fusion. Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation

Installation

  1. Ford Fusion. Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation  WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  1. Apply adhesive as indicated in the new rocker panel inner reinforcement.
    Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive / TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
Ford Fusion. Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
  1. Install, clamp and spot weld the rocker panel inner reinforcement.
    Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
    Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
Ford Fusion. Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
  1. Sealing work: All areas must be sealed to production level.
    Material: Seam Sealer / TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
  1. Install the following items:
    Refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel Section and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

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    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Spherical Cutter Hot Air Gun 8 mm Drill Bit MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Materials Name Specification Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B -  Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM -  ..

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