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:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the instrument panel upper section.
Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...
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
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Removal
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or MIG
plug welds...