Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Body Repairs - General Information » Diagnosis and Damage Evaluation
Non-monocoque bodywork

The chassis and bodywork must always be checked during damage diagnosis on vehicles with non-monocoque bodywork.

It is also important here to inspect closely for damage the impact area and the areas absorbing forces.

With these vehicles, simple inspections can already give an indication of possible deformations.

In addition, you must check for the following for vehicles with frame structures:

• Cracks in the paint on the frame welds.
• Traces of deformation on frame components
• Check attachment points (silent blocks) for position changes and damage.
• Changed position of rubber seals.
• Fit and function of the ancillary components.

Noticeable damage to the bodywork structure

No noticeable damage to the bodywork structure

Non-monocoque bodywork