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:
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
NOTICE:
Do not over-lubricate the driveshaft components. Using excessive grease may damage the driveshaft components.
NOTE:
Wipe off any excess grease.
Item
Description
Specification
Rear driveshaft: Front tube plunging splines
Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grea..
Programming
This procedure should be performed when a new
transmission or main control valve body is installed in the vehicle.
13 - digit solenoid body strategy
12 - digit solenoid body identification
If a new main control was installed, record the
13-digit solenoid body strategy from the replacement solenoid body tag
provided with the main control service kit...
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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