Ford Escape 2010 Workshop Manual page 40

4. Drill out the spot welds of the damaged panel to be sectioned. Using a cut-off wheel, reciprocating saw or
plasma cutter, cut through the damaged area of the outer panel only and remove the section to be
replaced.
5. When welding overlapping surfaces or substrates, apply a weld-through primer between the surfaces prior
to welding. When the surfaces have been welded and refinished, apply corrosion protection material to the
exterior surfaces or substrates. For additional information, refer to
Repair in this section.
6. NOTICE: The High Voltage Traction Battery (HVTB) in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) can be
affected and damaged by excessively high temperatures. The temperature in some body shop paint
booths can exceed 60°C (140°F). Therefore, during refinishing operations, the paint booth
temperature must be set at or below 60°C (140°F) with a bake time of 45 minutes or less.
Temperatures in excess of 60°C (140°F) or bake durations longer than 45 minutes will require the
HVTB be removed from the vehicle prior to placing in the paint booth. For additional information,
refer to Section 414-03
Proceed with the refinish process following Ford-approved paint guidelines.
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Restoring Corrosion Protection Following