Ford Fiesta: 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.
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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 B-pillar outer panel.
Refer to: B-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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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.
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Drill plug weld holes in the replacement panel.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit
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Install, clamp and spot weld the B-pillar reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
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Install plug welds.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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Install the B-pillar outer panel.
Refer to: B-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, 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...
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
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, ..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Instrument panel center upper trim panel with 6.5 inch screen shown, 4.2 inch screen similar.
Release the clips and remove the instrument panel center upper trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Installation
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Forming Gas Pressure Gauge and Leak Detector
Materials
Name
Specification
Forming Gas
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Leak detection
All vehicles
NOTE:
Use a Rotunda-approved Forming Gas A/C System
Dealership Leak Detection Service Kit that meets SAE J2790.
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery p..