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2016 workshop · Body & Paint

501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance

501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance

2016 MustangReference 2,238 / 6,619HTML edition
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501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance — original illustration 1, reference 2238Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

3. As a general rule, sectioning cut points should be chosen to result in the smallest repair area possible. Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw Use the General Equipment: Plasma Cutter Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter

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4. Detrim the vehicle as necessary and remove spot welds from the damaged area. Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit

5. NOTE: Use resistance spotwelding equipment where possible. This will produce a higher quality repair.

NOTE: When welding overlapping surfaces or substrates, apply a high quality weld-through primer between the surfaces prior to welding.

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