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 |
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| Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM |
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Removal
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Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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.
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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).
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Refer to the following items:
Refer to: Vehicle Specific Body Construction (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Drill out the spot welds from rocker panel inner reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Break the adhesive bond.
Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun
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Remove the rocker panel inner reinforcement.
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Installation
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Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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.
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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
 |
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Install, clamp and spot weld the rocker panel inner reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
 |
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Sealing work: All areas must be sealed to production level.
Material: Seam Sealer / TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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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).
B-Pillar Outer Panel. Removal and Installation
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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