Ford Fiesta: Front End Sheet Metal Repairs / Fender Apron Panel Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment |
Grinder |
8 mm Drill Bit |
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment |
Spot Weld Drill Bit |
Removal
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to 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 hood.
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Remove the fender.
Refer to: Fender (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front bumper.
Refer to: Front Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the A-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front door.
Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Rough straighten to dimensionally restore the vehicle to a pre-accident condition.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Grind welds at rear flange of the apron reinforcement panel.
Use the General Equipment: Grinder
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Drill out the spot welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Drill out the spot welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Remove the welds and remove the fender apron panel reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
Use the General Equipment: Grinder
Installation
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NOTE:
If the factory-installed MIG brazed joints are replaced by MIG plug welds, plug welds must be placed in a different position.
NOTE:
These MIG welds must not be carried out on or in the immediate vicinity
of existing MIG brazed seams as even the smallest amount of brazing
solder can result in a reduction in strength of the weld seam.
Drill plug welds holes in replacement panel.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit
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Assure correct placement of all components.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Install the fender apron panel reinforcement and install welds.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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Install plug welds.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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Install spot welds.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
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Install spot welds.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
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Refinish using a Ford approved paint system and typical refinishing techniques.
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Restore corrosion protection.
Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
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Install the A-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Install the front door.
Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Install the fender.
Refer to: Fender (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Install the following items.
Refer to: Front Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Install and align the hood.
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Install the following items.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Front Fog Lamp (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Grinder
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Removal
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-1532Installer, Camshaft SealTKIT-2010B-FLMTKIT-2010B-ROW
303-409
(T92C-6700-CH)
Remover, Crankshaft SealTKIT-1992-FH/FMH/FLMHTKIT-1993-LMH/MH
Materials
Name
Specification
Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor OilXO-5W20-Q1SP
WSS-M2C945-B1
Removal
Remove the VCT unit..
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not service the brake pedal or brake booster without
first removing the stoplamp switch and the cruise control deactivator
switch. Remove the switches with the brake pedal in the at-rest
position. The switch plunger must be compressed for the switch to rotate
in the bracket. Removing the switches with the plunger extended (during
pedal apply) will result in swit..