501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs 2014 Fiesta
Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 03/1/2013

Front Door Skin Panel

Removal

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Body Repair Health and Safety and General Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  1. Install new or rebuild as necessary.
  1. Refer to: Front Door Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
  1. Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
  1. Refer to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
  1. Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
  1. General Equipment : Grinder
  1. General Equipment : Grinder
  1. General Equipment : Knife
    General Equipment : Hot Air Gun

Installation

  1. Remove the e-coat from the mating surface.
  1. Material : Metal Bonding Adhesive / TA-1
  1. Install and partially set the flange.
  1. Tack weld.
    General Equipment : MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

  1. NOTE: Smooth any residual adhesive squeeze-out in to the seam to act as a sealer.

    Complete the flanging process.
  1. Apply a Ford approved primer to the flange area.
  1. Material : Seam Sealer / TA-2
  1. Refinish the door shell flange using a Ford approved paint system.
  1. Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
  1. Sand and refinish the exterior repair area using a Ford approved paint system.
  1. Install NVH mastic pads (obtain locally).
  1. Material : Fusor® Flexible Foam Repair / 121
  1. Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
  1. Refer to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
  1. Restore corrosion protection.
    Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
  1. Refer to: Front Door Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).


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