Ford Fiesta: Body Repairs - General Information / Noise, Vibration and Harshness. Description and Operation

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body Repairs - General Information / Noise, Vibration and Harshness. Description and Operation

Sound Deadeners and Insulators

NOTICE: Mastic material is made of a combustible material and should be removed prior to carrying out welding procedures to the area. Heat zones from welding near mastic may cause the mastic material to burn.

NOTICE: Corrosion protection must be restored to the area after the mastic material is applied. Corrosion protection products may be wax based and loss of adhesion may occur if applied prior to mastic installation.

The following serve as a reference to indicate mastic patch and NVH material locations. Additional insulators and sound deadeners are used beyond those indicated in the illustrations.

Floor Pan

Roof Panel - Vehicles Without Glass Roof Panel

NOTE: 4-door sedan roof panel shown, 5-door similar.

Roof Panel - Vehicles With Roof Opening Panel

NOTE: 5-door roof panel shown, 4-door sedan similar.

Front Door

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Rear Door

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Plastic Repairs. Description and Operation

Plastic Components The following illustration(s) are not all-inclusive of trim levels available. The actual trim level of the vehicle will determine the viability of carrying out a plastics repair...

Impact of Insufficient Repair Quality. Description and Operation

Body repairs usually require a significant level of intervention in the existing body shell structure. The corrosion protection, seals and NVH components are destroyed and must be replaced...

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Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH). Diagnosis and Testing

Special Tool(s) MASTERTECH MTS-4000 ANALYZER257-00018 EngineEAR107-R2100Chassis EarsJSP97170 Squeak And Rattle Kit164-R4900 Ultrasonic Leak Detector134-R0135 Diagnostic Theory The shortest route to an accurate diagnosis results from: System knowledge, including comparison with a known good syste..

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Liftgate Latch. Removal and Installation

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). Remove the liftgate latch. Disconnect the liftgate latch electrical connector. Remove the retainers and the liftgate la..

Component Bleeding. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Master Cylinder Bleeding Set

Bleeding

NOTICE: If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

Master Cylinder

NOTE: When a new brake master cylinder has been installed, it should be primed to prevent air from entering the system.

NOTE: Make sure the area around the master cylinder cap is clean and free of foreign material.

Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.