Ford Fiesta: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / A-Pillar Assembly. Removal and Installation

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Body and Paint / 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	-

Removal

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).

Remove the A-piller outer panel.
Refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

Drill out the spot welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit

Break the adhesive bond and remove the A-pillar reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

Installation

Drill plug weld holes in the replacement A-pillar reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit

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

Spot weld the A-pillar reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

Plug weld the A-pillar reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

Install the A-piller outer panel.
Refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

A-Pillar Outer Panel. Removal and Installation

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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 - Removal ..

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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.