MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Front Side Member and Fender Apron Panel LH

501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs

2016 MustangReference 2,249 / 6,619HTML edition
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501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs 2016 Mustang

Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 01/12/2015

Front Side Member and Fender Apron Panel LH

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

Air Body Saw

8 mm Drill Bit

MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

Spot Weld Drill Bit

Locking Pliers

Materials

Name

Specification

Seam Sealer TA-2-B

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Removal

1. If required, dimensionally restore vehicle to pre-accident condition. Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).

2. Refer to: Fender Apron Panel Reinforcement (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

3. Remove the following items:

1. Refer to: Front Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).

2. Refer to: Front Subframe - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).

3. Refer to: Front Subframe - 3.7L Duratec (227kW/301PS)/5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.2L 32V Ti-VCT (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).

4. Refer to: Radiator (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS), Removal and Installation).

5. Refer to: Radiator (303-03B Engine Cooling - 3.7L Duratec (227kW/301PS), Removal and Installation).

6. Refer to: Radiator (303-03C Engine Cooling - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS), Removal and Installation).

7. Refer to: Engine (303-01A Engine - 2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS), Removal).

8. Refer to: Engine (303-01B Engine - 3.7L Duratec (227kW/301PS), Removal).

9. Refer to: Engine (303-01C Engine - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS), Removal).

4. NOTE: LH side shown, RH similar.

NOTE: Individual apron panels can be serviced as required.

Overview

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