Ford Ecosport: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - A-Pillar Assembly

Ford Ecosport 2014-2024 Service and Repair Manual / Body and Paint / Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - A-Pillar Assembly

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Hot Air Gun
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit

Materials

Name	Specification
Adhesive	-

Removal

- Remove the A-Pillar Outer Panel.
  Refer to: A-Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
- Reposition the carpeting and the wiring harness away from the working area.

- Remove the welds.
  Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit

NOTE: Note the location of adhesives/sealers to aid in installation.
- Break the adhesive bond and remove the A-pillar reinforcement.
  Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

Installation

NOTE: Sealer or adhesive must not be applied in welding zones. Areas which were bonded or sealed needs to be thoroughly sealed afterwards.
Refer to sealer, underbody protection material and adhesive instructions in the workshop manual.
Refer to: Sealer, Underbody Protection Material and Adhesives (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation).

- Drill 8 mm holes as indicated.
  Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit

Apply adhesive in areas noted during removal.
Material: Adhesive

- Install the A-pillar reinforcement properly position and clamp.

- Install the welds.
  Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

- Install the welds using MIG welder.
  Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

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

Removal and Installation - A-Pillar Upper Reinforcement

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Materials Name Specification Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM - Removal NOTE: It is highly recommended the replacement panel be present before making any sectioning cuts on the vehicle...

Removal and Installation - Front Door Skin Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Grinder Hot Air Gun Knife 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, LORD Fusor® 803DTM - Flexible Foam Repair3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121 -..

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Ford Ecosport 2014-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Seat Latch

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Removal and Installation - Wheel Knuckle Bushing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hydraulic Press

Removal

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

Remove the wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (204-02B Rear Suspension - AWD, Removal and Installation).
Remove the rear toe adjustment retainers and remove the wheel knuckle mounting bracket.
Torque:
Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
Stage 2: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)