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:
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design...
Inspection
WARNING:
All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as
part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as
prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision found in Section
501-20A General Procedures of this manual...
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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