Description and principle of operation Introduction The bodywork plays a significant role in the growing trend towards faster and faster model changes. Different customer groups are strongly influenced by the...
Body protection against corrosion General information Care must be taken to preserve the corrosion protection material applied during the manufacture of vehicles and / or restore the protective layer...
Repair of plastic parts General information Due to differences in design, the repair of plastic elements involves different repair methods: Thermoplastic dressing Plastic welding (PC, PP/EPDM,...
Water leaks General information If water intrusion occurs after a body repair, the cause can be determined using the checks described below. Finding water intrusions requires a...
Wind noise General information Vehicle noise while driving cannot be avoided. The goal of all development efforts is to reduce wind noise. The quieter the noise produced by...
Removal of unpainted dents General information Minor dents can be repaired without damaging the paintwork. The dent is removed from the inside using special dressing tools. The prerequisites are...
Noise, vibration and harshness Introduction This chapter gives a brief overview of how noise, vibration and harshness parameters (NVH) appear in the vehicle and what corrective measures are possible....
Clearance checks — general information Design features The body of the Focus is a completely new design. None of the elements of the body structure was borrowed from existing cars, nor is any of the elements...
Checking underbody clearances 1. Frame dimensions - 3/5 door options All dimensions have a tolerance of±3 mm. The detailed illustrations show the left side of the vehicle. All dimensions are measured...
Checking frame and body clearances 1. Body dimensions - front end - all models 2. All dimensions have a tolerance of±3 mm. All dimensions are measured from the center of the hole or edge of the panel...
Right hood hinge — removal and installation Name Specification Hood hinge Withdrawal 1. General notes: Before repairing, remove the front panel of the hood (on the left or right side). There is no need to remove...
Left front fender — removal and installation Name Specification Wing Withdrawal 1. General note. Remove the following items: headlight, bumper, windshield wiper/washer reservoir, and wheel arch trim panel. 2. Wing...
Hood latch panel — removal and installation Name Specification Hood latch panel Withdrawal 1. General notes: The hood latch panel is «hybrid» construction made of steel and plastic, which must be replaced if...
Front cross member — removal and installation Name Specification crossbar Withdrawal 1. General notes: Remove the lock holder/grille panel, grille, headlights, and bumper before starting repairs. Move electrical...
Front side member section — removal and installation General equipment: Measuring and straightening. Name Specification Spar section Spar closing panel section. Withdrawal 1. General notes: Remove fender, cross member and...
Right front side member and left wing apron panel General equipment: Measuring and straightening. Name Specification Apron panel reinforcement Spar with apron panel Withdrawal 1. General notes: Remove the front...
Roof panel (4-door) — removal and installation Name Specification Roof assembly Withdrawal 1. CAUTION: Cut to a depth equal to twice the thickness of the panel in the center roof rail area. Roof Remove sealant....
Roof panel (5-door) — removal and installation Name Specification Roof assembly Withdrawal 1. CAUTION: Cut to a depth equal to twice the thickness of the panel in the center roof rail area. Roof Remove sealant....
Roof panel (station wagon) — removal and installation Name Specification Roof assembly Withdrawal 1. CAUTION: Cut to a depth equal to twice the thickness of the panel in the center roof rail area. Roof Remove sealant. Cut...
'A' pillar outer panel section and reinforcement Name Specification Rack outer panel «A» Seal mounting panel Rack Reinforcement Panel «A» Rack inner panel «A» Apron panel reinforcement Withdrawal 1. General notes:...
Door half loop — removal and installation Name Specification Door hinge Withdrawal 1. General note. To remove the door hinge section from the body, the door must be removed from the hinges. 2. Door Release the...
Lower trim panel (3-door) Name Specification Bottom trim panel Withdrawal 1. General notes: Remove the doors, door seal, bottom trim panel trim, lower door hinge, fender, and inner fender before...
Lower trim panel (5-door) Name Specification Bottom trim panel Withdrawal 1. General notes: Remove the doors, door seal, bottom trim panels, lower door hinges, fender, and inner fender before...
Bottom trim panel section (5-door) Name Specification Bottom trim panel Withdrawal 1. General notes: Remove the door before starting repair. Remove the following items: door seal and bottom trim panel...
Lower trim panel front section (3-door) Name Specification Bottom trim panel Withdrawal 1. General notes: Remove the door, door seal, bottom trim panel trim, lower door hinge, fender, and inner fender before...
Lower trim panel front section (5-door) Name Specification Bottom trim panel Withdrawal 1. General notes: Remove the door, door seal, bottom trim panel trim, lower door hinge, fender, and inner fender before...
Bottom trim panel rear section (5-door) Name Specification Bottom trim panel Withdrawal 1. General notes: Remove the doors, seal, bottom trim panel trim, lower door hinges, and inner fender before beginning...
'B' pillar and reinforcement (3-door) Name Specification Rack «IN» Reinforcing panel for seat belt attachment Inner rear side panel Withdrawal 1. General notes: Remove the rear side panel and bottom trim...
'B' pillar and reinforcement (5-door) Name Specification Rack outer panel «IN» Rack Reinforcement Panel «IN» Rack inner panel «IN» Withdrawal 1. General notes: Remove the following items: doors, bottom trim...
Subframe Specifications and Mounting System Torque Specifications Name Nm lb-ft lb-in Bolt of fastening of a clip of a highway of the amplifier of a steering to the steering mechanism 23 17 - Bolts of fastening of...
Cross member — removal and installation Special tool Subframe alignment pins 205-316 (15-097A) Ball joint puller 211-020 (13-006) General equipment: Jack for gearbox Allen key 5 mm Withdrawal All cars 1. NOTE:...
Body Alignment Check 1. CAUTION: Never expose the bumper surface to excessive heat. This may cause the bumper to warp. When collecting exhaust gases in a workshop, never connect a metal...