Ford TRANSIT 2016.75 Mounting Manual page 257

Glass Racking on Outside of Van
E176512
Glass Racking on Outside of Van - Through Fixed to Internal Strong Structure (Recommended Minimum)
Item
1 Full width cross bow brace.
2 Load bearing attachments, through body side to internal structure (2x minimum top and
bottom).
3 Through bolts.
4 Load compartment tie down loops.
For designing glass carrying rack on bodyside
outer, the following unique requirements are
recommended:
• Construct the internal structure and bolt
through the body side to the external structure,
see figure E176512.
• Internal structures should be rigid,
self-supporting and bolted through the floor.
Use reinforcements on the underfloor.
• Avoid the no-drill zones when selecting fixing
locations.
Refer to: 4.1 Wiring Installation and Routing
Guides (page 85).
• It is recommended to balance the vehicle load.
Refer to: 1.16 Load Distribution (page 39).
• Distribute the force equal to the fixed structure.
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Date of Publication: 03/2018
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