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

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).

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).

Refer to the following items:
Refer to: Vehicle Specific Body Construction (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).

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

Break the adhesive bond.
Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

Remove the rocker panel inner reinforcement.

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).

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

Install, clamp and spot weld the rocker panel inner reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers

Sealing work: All areas must be sealed to production level.
Material: Seam Sealer / TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM

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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