Ford Explorer: Body and Paint / Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Hot Air Gun
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding Adhesive..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Plasma Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment..
Other information:
Note: Depending on your vehicle option package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the overhead air vents.
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell Air Vents
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to rear footwell air vents...
NOTE:
The following illustrations are examples of structural adhesive and sealer applications and are not all inclusive.
Sealers and Adhesives
The
correct adhesive bonding and sealing is essential to repairing the
vehicle correctly. Adhesives and sealers are used in many areas of the
body structure...
Categories
WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering
wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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