Front side member section — removal and installation (Focus 1)

General equipment: Measuring and straightening.

Name	Specification
Spar section
Section of the side member closing panel.

Removal

1. General notes:

• Before starting repairs, remove the fender, crossmember and hood latch panel.
• Please note the cut out replacement part.

2. Inner spar

• Place of cutting.

3.

CAUTION: The cut location of the side member closure panel must be moved back relative to the position of the side member.

Side member closing panel

• Place of cutting.

Installation

1. General instructions:

• Secure the new spare part with several tacks.
• Perform MIG welding with gaps.

2. Spar

• Perform welding using MIG technology.

3. Side member closing panel

• 1. Perform welding using MIG technology.
• 2. Perform puddling welding.

(The article was taken in its entirety from the specified website FordBook)