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:
Removal
With the vehicle in N , position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering -
1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the selector..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The original equipment cellular phone antenna cable is part
of the wiring harness and cannot be removed. This procedure refers to
replacement of the cable only by overlaying the cable.
Remove the RH front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation..