Ford Explorer: Roof Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - Roof Front Frame
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment |
Spot Weld Drill Bit |
Locking Pliers |
Removal
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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: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Refer to: High Voltage System Health and Safety Precautions - Overview (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Remove the roof.
Refer to: Roof Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Roof Panel - Vehicles With: Roof Opening Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Remove the roof front frame.
Installation
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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: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Refer to: High Voltage System Health and Safety Precautions - Overview (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Install properly position and clamp the roof front frame.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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NOTE:
Factory welds may be replaced with resistance spot welds or MIG
plug welds. Resistance spot welds may not be placed directly over
original location. They must be placed adjacent to original location and
equal factory welds in quantity. MIG plug welds must equal factory welds in both location and quantity.
Install the welds.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
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Install the roof.
Refer to: Roof Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Roof Panel - Vehicles With: Roof Opening Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Scraper for Straight Edges
Hot Air Gun
Knife
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld ..
Other information:
WARNING: Do not use the cross traffic alert system as a replacement for
using the interior and exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder before reversing
out of a parking space. The cross traffic alert system is not a replacement for
careful driving...
WARNING:
Always refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) when handling
chemicals and wear protective equipment as directed. Examples may
include but are not limited to respirators and chemically resistant
gloves. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
personal injury...
Categories
Push the lever up or down to operate
the windshield wipers.
A - Single wipe.
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