Front Pillar Installation - Ford 2006 Escape J87R Bodyshop Manual

BODY STRUCTURE [PANEL REPLACEMENT]
FRONT PILLAR INSTALLATION[PANEL REPLACEMENT]
1. When joining the new and old parts, temporarily install and fit the new part in position, measure each
dimension according to the body dimension, then adjust the position to align it to the standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for plug welds before installing new parts.
Note
• In areas where the outer, reinforcement, inner, and other parts are in 3-4 layers, drill holes for plug welds
in all but the innermost panel.
3. After installing and temporarily install the inner, reinforcement, and the side sill reinforcement, plug weld during
installation of the outer.
4. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.
09-80B–16
CUT-AND-JOIN LOCATION FOR THE
FRONT PILLAR REINFORCEMENT
130mm
{5.11in}
4
INSULATOR
4
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