Ford Ecosport: Body Repairs - General Information / Description and Operation - Noise, Vibration and Harshness
Sound Deadeners and Insulators
NOTICE:
Mastic 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.
NOTE:
The following illustration serves as a reference to
indicate mastic patch (butyl) locations. Additional insulators and sound
deadeners are used beyond those indicated in the illustration.
Front Floor Pan
Front Door
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Rear Door
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Roof Panel
Lift Gate Panel
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...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
RH shown, LH similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the C-pillar lower trim panel.
Refer to: C-Pillar Lower Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
System Operation
Cold Start Emission Reduction Monitor
The
cold start emission reduction monitor is an on board strategy designed
for vehicles that meet the low emissions vehicle-II (LEV-II) emissions
standards. The monitor works by detecting the lack of catalyst warm up
resulting from a failure to apply sufficient cold start emission
reduction during a cold start...