General Information; How To Use This Manual - Ford 2006 Escape J87R Bodyshop Manual

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Efficient Replacement of Body Panels
• This section contains information on the body panels in regard to the welding types, number of spot welds, and
cut-and-join locations that are necessary for panel removal and installation.
• The type of weld and position are indicated by symbols.
• Some sections have notes concerning the operation being performed. Thoroughly read and understand the
notes before carrying out any procedures.
Example
REAR FENDER PANEL REMOVAL
Caution
Avoid cutting with a flame as the insulator (shaded) is flammable.
1.The rear fender panel and wheel house are joined with glue at the wheel arch line.
NOTE
Drill the 24 weld locations indicated by (A), from the room side.
Shows a dimensions
{9.84in}
CUT-AND-JOINT LOCATION
ROUGH CUT LOCATION
ROUGH CUT LOCATION
(A)24
30mm
{1.18in}
8
CUT-AND-JOINT LOCATION
Symbols of Panel Replacement
• The following 6 symbols are used to indicate the type of weld that is used when replacing body panels.
SYMBOL
Spot welding
2
CO arc welding (plug welding)
2
CO spot welding
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Shows operation section
A
B B
Shows number of weld
Shows a insulator
Shows welding region
BOTTOM SIDE 1
MEANING SYMBOL
Shows procedure, caution and note
Shows a cross location
A
4
A-A
Shows a cross
MEANING
Continuous MIG welding (Cut-and-join location)
Braze welding
Rough cut location
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BRAZE WELDING
17
B-B
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