Ford Fiesta: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / B-Pillar and Reinforcement. Removal and Installation

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / B-Pillar and Reinforcement. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers

Removal

NOTICE: The B-pillar inner reinforcement is constructed of boron steel and cannot be sectioned. Replacement of the B-pillar inner reinforcement must be done at the factory seams.

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 B-pillar outer panel.
Refer to: B-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

Drill out the spot welds and remove the B-pillar reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit

Installation

NOTICE: The B-pillar inner reinforcement is constructed of boron steel and cannot be sectioned. Replacement of the B-pillar inner reinforcement must be done at the factory seams.

Drill plug weld holes in the replacement panel.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit

Install, clamp and spot weld the B-pillar reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

Install plug welds.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

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

Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement - 5-Door. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Removal WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information...

B-Pillar Outer Panel. 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 Materials Name Specification Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055 - Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, ..

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Front Strut and Spring Assembly. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component to the left-hand side.

Remove the nuts and position aside the remote brake fluid reservoir.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

Remove the strut and spring assembly upper mount nuts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)