Front End Integrity For Cooling, Crash, Aerodynamics And Lighting - Ford 2006 Transit Body and Equipment Mounting Section Manual

Glass Racking on Outside of Van
E75923
Glass Racking on Outside of Van - Through Fixed to Internal Racking (Recommended Minimum )
Item
1 Top Load Bearing Attachments (2x)
2 Lower Load Bearing Attachments Through Body side to Internal Racking (2x)
2 New Through Bolts (2 bolts per top attachment and 1 bolt per lower attachment)
For designing glass carrying rack on body side
outer following unique requirements are
recommended:
• Do not fix the rack to the drip rail
• Construct internal rack and bolt through the
body side to the internal rack, see figure
E75923 below
• Location in the drip rail gutter, if used, must be
protected to prevent future corrosion
5.1.9 Front End Integrity for
Cooling, Crash, Aerodynamics
and Lighting
Cooling
Continuous air flow through the front end and
engine compartment is not to be hindered by
adding any additional equipment. If uncertain
please consult the Vehicle Converter Advisory
Service VCAS@ford.com.
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Crash
Do not cut, drill or weld any parts that are load
path relevant in case of crash. Do not add material
in the crash zone. This could affect the crash
sensor calibration.
The side airbag system is not permitted if:
• A swiveling device is fitted on the front seats.
• A side wall or any other additional material or
structure is attached to the B-pillar inner and/or
outer area.
Lighting:
Do not alter the lighting system.
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Date of Publication: 12/2006