Ford Escape 2010 Workshop Manual page 43

Weld Nugget Chart
Test Thickness of Metal (in millimeters)
0.7 + 0.7 + 0.7
0.9 + 0.9 + 0.9
1.0 + 1.0 + 1.0
2.0 + 2.0 + 2.0
3.0 + 3.0 + 3.0
0.7 + 3.0 + 1.0
2.0 + 2.0 + 0.7
0.9 + 0.9 + 2.0
2.0 + 0.9 + 1.0
1.0 + 3.0 + 1.0
3.0 + 1.0 + 2.0
0.9 + 0.7 + 0.9
11. NOTE: Refer to the product label for preparation and handling instructions.
Apply a 6-9 mm (0.23-0.35 in) bead of metal bonding adhesive to the vehicle prepared flange surface.
12. Place the service part(s) in the correct position on the vehicle.
• When positioned, do not pull the component away from the vehicle. If repositioning is necessary, slide
the service part(s). This will make sure of correct contact between the components and adhesive.
13. Clamp evenly and tightly. The adhesive contains glass beads which will prevent over-clamping the
component.
14. NOTE: If welding will not be carried out immediately, allow a minimum of 1.5 to 2 hours of adhesive cure
time at 21°C (70°F) before removing clamps. Cure time at lower temperatures should be increased.
Clamps may be removed immediately after the component is welded.
Wipe excess adhesive from the panel before it cures.
15. Finish any cosmetic section seams with fiber-filled body filler. Rough sand the filler, after the adhesive
cures, apply conventional body filler and block-sand the area.
16. Use seam sealer wherever a cosmetic seam sealer is required.
17. Mix and apply primer surfacer per Ford-approved paint recommendations.
18. 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 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 .
0.7 + 0.7
0.9 + 0.9
1.0 + 1.0
2.0 + 2.0
3.0 + 3.0
3.0 + 0.7
Nugget Size
4.3 mm (0.16 in)
4.3 mm (0.16 in)
4.7 mm (0.18 in)
4.7 mm (0.18 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
7.1 mm (0.27 in)
7.1 mm (0.27 in)
8.7 mm (0.34 in)
8.7 mm (0.34 in)
4.3 mm (0.16 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
4.3 mm (0.16 in)
4.7 mm (0.18 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
7.1 mm (0.27 in)
4.3 mm (0.16 in)