Ford Ecosport: Body and Paint / Front End Sheet Metal Repairs
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding 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 metal
inert ga..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Cable Ties
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Remove the rear driveshaft.
Refer to: Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
Remove the RH front halfshaft.
Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH - 2.0L Duratec-HE ..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove and discard the muffler and catalytic converter flange clamp.
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