Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Front End Sheet Metal Repairs
Fender Apron Panel Section

General Equipment

Air Body Saw

Removal

1. Refer to: Fender Apron Panel Reinforcement (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

2. General Equipment: Spot weld drill Bit

General Equipment

MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

Spot weld drill Bit

1. General Equipment: Air Body Saw

2. General Equipment: Spot weld drill Bit

4. Grind out spot welds.

Installation

NOTE: Before resistance spot welding of body panels with a total panel thickness of 3 mm and greater, the manufacturer's welding equipment instructions and sub-section 501-25 must be followed.

1. Refer to: Tools and Equipment for Body Repairs (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation).

NOTE: Sealer or adhesive must not be applied in welding zones. Areas which were bonded or sealed needs to be thoroughly sealed afterwards.

2. General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

3. Panel thickness 3 mm and greater! General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

4. Refer to: Fender Apron Panel Reinforcement (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

Fender Apron Panel Reinforcement

Front Side Member Section

Front Side Member and Fender Apron Panel LH

Front Fender

Fender Apron Panel Section