Body Panel Sectioning
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Plasma Cutter
Air Body Saw
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Materials
Name | Specification |
|---|---|
Seam Sealer TA-2-B | - |
Repair
NOTICE: Do not begin removal of the vehicle body side until the replacement panel is available for reference.
NOTICE: Do not carry out body side sectioning repairs in areas of door hinge, safety belt or striker anchoring points. Welding within 50 mm (1.96 in) of door hinge or striker locations may compromise structural integrity during a collision.
NOTICE: Sectioning within the door hinge portion of the A-pillar, B-pillar or dog leg portion of the quarter panel is not approved by Ford Motor Company.
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
1. Only remove as much of the outer body side panel material as necessary using available tools.
2. Body side replacement panels are released as 2-part panels.
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