Rocker Panel - Vehicles With: 4-Door

Removal

1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and 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. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   Refer to: Fender (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Rear Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: C-Pillar Lower Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the hood.
   

1. Remove the lower door hinges.
   

1. Remove the rear wheel arch trim.
   

1. Reposition the carpeting and wiring harness away from the working area.
   

1. General Equipment : Air Body Saw

1. General Equipment : Spot Weld Drill Bit

1. General Equipment : Hot Air Gun

1. General Equipment : Hot Air Gun

Installation

1. General Equipment : Air Body Saw

1. Material : Metal Bonding Adhesive / TA-1

1. General Equipment : Locking Pliers
   General Equipment : MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

1. General Equipment : Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

1. Metal finish the repair area using typical metal finishing techniques.
   

1. Refinish using an approved Ford paint system.
   

1. Restore corrosion protection.
   Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. Reposition the wiring harness and carpet to the original position.
   

1. Install the rear wheel arch trim.
   

1. Install the lower door hinges.
   

1. Install the hood.
   

1. Refer to: C-Pillar Lower Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Front Seat (501-10 Seating, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Fender (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Rear Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Front Door Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
   Refer to: Rear Door Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
   Refer to: Hood Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
   

1. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

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