Ford Fiesta Quiz
Body and Paint

Front Pillar Assembly. Removal and Installation

In this manual: Body and Paint
Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
9steps
~54min
3/5difficulty
Done 0 of 9

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Resistance Spot Welding Equipment
Heat gun
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit

Materials

Name Specification
Metal Bonding Adhesive
TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055		 -

Removal

  1. Refer to: Body Repair, Health and Safety, and General Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  2. Remove the front pillar outer panel.
    Refer to: Front Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Sheet Metal Side Panel Repair, Removal and Installation).
  3. Drill out the spot welds.
    Use general equipment: spot weld drill
  4. Break the adhesive bond and remove the front pillar reinforcement.
    Use common equipment: heat gun.

Installation

  1. Drill the plug weld holes in the front pillar reinforcement.
    Use common equipment: 8 mm drill bit.
  2. Apply adhesive and install a new front pillar reinforcement as instructed.
    Material: Metal adhesive / TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
  3. Spot weld the front pillar reinforcement.
    Use primary equipment: resistance spot welding equipment.
  4. Weld the front pillar reinforcement.
    Use common equipment: MIG/MAG welding equipment
  5. Install the front pillar outer panel.
    Refer to: Front Pillar Outer Panel (501-29 Sheet Metal Side Panel Repair, Removal and Installation).

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