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
-
Removal
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert ga..
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
NOTICE:
Precise tolerances are required when manufacturing a
steering column. Never install a repaired, rebuilt, aftermarket, or
remanufactured steering column. Always install a new steering column.
Failure to follow this direction can result in steering column ..
Charging
NOTE:
Batteries will discharge due to normal parasitic key
off-loads when the vehicle is on a dealer lot or parked by the customer
for an extended period of time. Vehicles still in dealer inventory or in
long-term storage may be driven short distances with heavy electrical
loads. Over a period of time (30 days or more), this could result in
vehicles having shallow or deeply..