Ford Fiesta: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / A-Pillar Assembly. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment |
Hot Air Gun |
8 mm Drill Bit |
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment |
Spot Weld Drill Bit |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Metal Bonding Adhesive TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055 |
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Removal
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General
Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
Refer to: Body Repair Health and Safety and General Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Remove the A-piller outer panel.
Refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Drill out the spot welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Break the adhesive bond and remove the A-pillar reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun
Installation
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Drill plug weld holes in the replacement A-pillar reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit
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Apply adhesive and install the replacement A-pillar reinforcement as indicated.
Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive
/ TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Spot weld the A-pillar reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
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Plug weld the A-pillar reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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Install the A-piller outer panel.
Refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Folding Rule
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Removal
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Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
211-001
(TOOL-3290-D)
Remover, Tie-Rod End
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
q..
Adjustment
Position the gearshift in N and apply the P brake.
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and
Filtering - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, Removal and
Installation).
Unlock the adjuster.
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Categories
Removal
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
Remove the battery tray.
Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88kW/120PS) – Sigma
(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the vacuum tube from the brake booster and detach the routing clip.
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