Ford Ecosport: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - B-Pillar Outer Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

Removal

1. Depower the SRS.
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. • Remove B-pillar trim panel.
     Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
     
   • Remove rocker panel moulding.
     Refer to: Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
     
   • Remove front seat.
     Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
     
   • Remove rear door.
     Refer to: Rear Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
     
   • Reposition the carpeting and the wiring harness away from the working area.
     

1. Remove the front door striker and rear door hinges on the body.
   

1. • Measure and cut the B-pillar outer panel.
     Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw
     Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit

1. NOTE: Pay particular attention to the location of sealer and adhesive to aid in installation.

   • Break the adhesive bond and remove the B-pillar outer panel.
     Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

Installation

1. NOTE: Sealer or adhesive must not be applied in welding zones. Areas which were bonded or sealed needs to be thoroughly sealed afterwards.

   Install adhesive in areas noted during removal.
   Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive / TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055

1. • Install B-pillar outer panel and clamp in position.
     Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers

1. • Install welds.
     Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

1. • Seam weld sectioning joints.
     Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

1. Metal finish as required using typical metal finishing techniques and materials.
   

1. All seams must be sealed to production level.
   

1. Refinish the entire repair using a Ford approved paint system.
   

1. Restore corrosion protection.
   Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. • Tighten the rear door upper hinge screw.
     Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
   • Tighten the rear door upper hinge nuts.
     Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)
   • Install the bolts and front door striker.
     Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
   • Install the bolts and rear door hinge.
     Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

1. • Install the B-pillar trim panel.
     Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
     
   • Install the rocker panel moulding.
     Refer to: Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
     
   • Install the front seat.
     Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
     
   • Install the rear door.
     Refer to: Rear Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
     
   • Reposition the carpeting and the wiring harness away from the working area.
     

1. Repower the SRS
   Refer to: Rear Door Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).