Ford Kuga

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Body Repairs - General Information » Establish Repair Method
Planning

NOTE: The body interconnection is to be maintained if possible. Repair is preferred to renewal of body components. Furthermore, check if it is possible to perform a partial repair.

During planning the following job steps must be observed and adhered to:

• Determine the repair method taking into account the information made available in ETIS.
• Work out which repair components will be needed and obtain them.
• Establish what disassembly work is needed.
• Check for specific features such as airbags, route of water drain hoses, electric cables and the location of NVH elements.
• Cut out the old parts (only when the new parts are waiting ready).
• Prepare the joint locations.
• Attach the new parts.
• Prepare the area of the repair for painting (grinding welded beads).
• Perform any solder work which is required at the repair location.

Planning

Chronological sequence of repair