501-00 Body System - General Information
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2014 Fiesta
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Description and Operation
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Procedure revision date:
08/2/2012
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Body - Overview
Insulation
Insulation is used as a sound-deadener to reduce exterior road and powertrain noises from the interior of the vehicle. Mastic
insulators are also used as insulation. Insulation is installed:
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under the roof.
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above and below the instrument panel.
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at the cowl side panels.
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over the front and rear floorpans.
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inside the B-, C- and D-pillar sections.
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on the wheelhouse/quarter panel.
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behind the rear quarter trim panel.
Other forms of insulation include:
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front tunnel stiffening pad.
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dash panel stiffener.
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rear wheelhouse mastic pads.
It has heat-bonded mastic deadeners for improved
characteristics.
It also has sound dampeners located inside the D-pillar and plug holes in the inner rear quarter.
Body Sealer Types and Applications
Seam Sealer
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heavy-bodied, non-sag adhesive/sealer used on standing cosmetic seams, truck bed seams, tooled door skin seams and floorpans.
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can be used on water leaks and noise concerns.
Clear Silicone Rubber
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does not run.
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is fast drying.
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remains semi-elastic.
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can be used for sealing water leaks, noise concerns, remounting trim and repairing torn weatherstripping.
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
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form-in-place gasket and multi-purpose adhesive/sealant.
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room temperature curing silicone rubber.
Silicone Spray Lubricant
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keeps the door and window weatherstrip pliable and soft.
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makes the door easier to close.
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retards weatherstrip squeaks.
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retards weatherstrip wear.
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helps retain door window alignment by reducing friction between the glass frame and the rubber weatherstrip.
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should not be used prior to painting.
Trim and Weatherstrip Adhesive
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quick drying, strong adhesive designed to hold weatherstripping onto all body panels and surrounding metal.
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