Ford Ecosport: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: The rocker panel inner reinforcement is made of DP (Dual Phase) 800 steel and cannot be sectioned. It must be removed at factory seams.

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

1. Remove the A-pillar assembly.
   Refer to: A-Pillar Assembly (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the B-pillar and reinforcement.
   Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the rocker panel outer.
   Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the welds.
   Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
   Use the General Equipment: Belt Sander

1. Remove the rocker panel inner reinforcement.
   

Installation

1. Repair any sheet meatal damage using typical metal finishing techniques.
   

1. Dress all spot weld nuggets as necessary.
   Use the General Equipment: Grinder

1. Drill plug weld holes.
   Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit

1. Install the reinforcement, properly position and clamp.
   Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers

1. NOTE: Resistance spot welds may not be placed directly over factory welds. They must be placed adjacent to the original location and match factory welds in quantity.

   Install spot welds.
   Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

1. Install MIG plug welds.
   Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

1. Install the B-pillar and reinforcement.
   Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Install the A-pillar assembly.
   Refer to: A-Pillar Assembly (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Install the rocker panel outer.
   Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
   

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

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