Ford Ecosport: Roof Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - Roof Front Frame
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment |
Spot Weld Drill Bit |
Locking Pliers |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM |
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Removal
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or MIG
plug welds. Resistance welds may not be placed directly over original
location. They must be placed adjacent to original location and match
factory welds in quantity. MIG plug welds must equal factory welds in both location and quantity.
NOTE:
Adequately protect all adjacent areas against cutting, grinding and welding procedures.
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Depower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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If required:
Dimensionally restore the vehicle to pre-damaged condition.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Remove the roof panel.
Refer to: Roof Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Remove the roof front frame.
Installation
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or MIG
plug welds. Resistance welds may not be placed directly over original
location. They must be placed adjacent to original location and match
factory welds in quantity. MIG plug welds must equal factory welds in both location and quantity.
NOTE:
Adequately protect all adjacent areas against cutting, grinding and welding procedures.
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Install,properly position and clamp the roof front frame.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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Install the welds.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
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Metal finish as required using typical metal finishing techniques.
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Sealing work:
All areas must be sealed to production level.
Material: Seam Sealer
/ TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Refinish the repair using a Ford approved paint system.
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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 roof panel.
Refer to: Roof Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Repower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Scraper for Straight Edges
Hot Air Gun
Knife
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Roof Ditch Sealer3M™ 08307, LORD Fusor® 129
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Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
ALCV-200
Materials
Name
Specification
Plastic Bonding AdhesiveTA-9
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Inspection
NOTE:
Plastics Identification
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, REFER to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the IPC .
Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes, Removal and Installation).
Remove the APIM .
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the screws.
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