NOTE: The upper hanger is serviced as a separate welded panel.
NOTE: The service panel is not fully welded.
NOTE: The panel is serviced without its weld studs.
Removing
1. When replacing the upper suspension mount, the following elements are removed:
- front bumper cover
- Front bumper mount
- Hood
- Hood latch panel
- Both front fenders
- Upper fender apron panel
- Wing apron
- Dashboard
NOTE: It is also necessary to remove the engine and suspension as a unit.
2. For more information on this repair procedure, refer to the following sources: For more information, refer to the chapter: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Special Information and Approval Checks, Description and Operation) / Standard techniques used at the service station (100-00 General information, Description and principle of operation).
3. Remove the fender apron panel. For more information, see chapter: Fender Apron Panel (501-27 Repairs of sheet metal elements of the front end, Removal and installation).
4. Remove the instrument panel. For more information, please refer to the chapter: Control panel - 2.2L Duratorq - Td4 (501-12 Instrument panel and console, Removal and installation).
5. Remove the bottom trim panel inner trim panel.
6. Remove the lower pillar trim panel "IN". For more information, please refer to the chapter: Rack Trim Lower Panel (501-05 Interior trim, Removal and installation).
7. Remove the engine and front suspension as a single unit.
8. Right side: Remove the pedal box.
9. Right side: Remove the brake master cylinder. For more information, see chapter: Brake Master Cylinder (206-06 Hydraulic brake, Removal and installation).
10. Loosen and set aside the carpeting and insulating material located on the interior baffle.
11. Release the wiring harness and set it aside.
12. Mill out the contact welding points.
13. Separate the connections and remove the old panel.
Installation
1. Prepare a new panel in the area shown, where it is not fully welded, and weld with MIG electric rivets.
2. Prepare the mating surfaces of the old and new panels.
3. Drill holes in the new panel in preparation for MIG electric rivet welding.
4. Position the new panel in the desired location and secure it. Check position alignment. If it is correct, go to the next paragraph. If not, make any necessary adjustments and recheck before continuing.
5. Weld with electric rivets using MIG technology.
6. Install the weld studs.
7. Clean all welds.
8. Installation of the corresponding panels and mechanical elements is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
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