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Body Mount Fastener

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

6.5 mm Drill Bit
Spherical Cutter
Self-Piercing Rivet (SPR) Remover/Installer
Belt Sander
Blind Rivet Gun

Materials 

Name Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B -
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM -
ValuGard™ Rust Inhibitor VG104, VG104A -

Activation 

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may include installation details.
NOTE: Air tools may be used to remove body mount bolts provided the fastener nut is properly secured with a socket and ratchet or wrench before bolt removal.
  1. NOTE: A captured nut is used to attach body and front structure to frame. The following procedure details removing body mount bolts in the event the nut spins within the enclosed structure.

    Body mount fastener.

    GFD563517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Front End Sheet Metal (FESM) body mount bolt.

    Place a box wrench or equivalent on the captured nut. Remove and discard the body mount bolt.

    Torque

    : 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

    GFD563518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: SuperCrew Cab, SuperCab body mount fastener location, regular cab similar. 
    NOTE: The floor panel has a raised circle above the body mount fastener to indicate the Number 1 and 2 fastener location. Number 3 position body mount fastener is locate below the rear seat mount attachment.
    GFD563519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: For removal of number 1 and 2 body mount bolts. 

    Remove the seat(s) as required and position aside the carpet and wire harness. Refer to: Front Seat .

  5. Remove the B-pillar trim as required and position aside the carpet and wire harness. Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel - Regular Cab . Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel - SuperCab . Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel - SuperCrew .
  6. Remove the lower trim kick panel on the affected side.
    GFD563520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: Number 1 body mount position shown. 

    Using a 50mm bi-metal hole saw dedicated to aluminum, drill a hole in the floor pan at the body mount fastener location.

    GFD563521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Use a socket and ratchet to secure the nut.
    GFD563522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove and discard the body mount bolt.

    Torque

    : 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

    GFD563523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install body plug in hole drilled in the floor pan during removal.
  11. Install the lower trim panel on the affected side.
    GFD563520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Install the B-pillar trim as required. Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel - Regular Cab . Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel - SuperCab . Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel - SuperCrew .
    NOTE: SuperCab and SuperCrew cab number 3 body mount. 
  13. Remove the rear seat. Refer to: Rear Seat LH - SuperCab . Refer to: Rear Seat RH - SuperCab . Refer to: Rear Seat LH - SuperCrew . Refer to: Rear Seat RH - SuperCrew .
  14. Remove the loadspace trim panel and position aside the carpet and wiring harness. Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel - SuperCab/SuperCrew .
  15. NOTE: RH side.

    Remove the bolts and the jack mounting plate.

    GFD563524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. NOTE: Floor pan sectioning is prohibited within 50mm of door hinge, restraint and seat anchoring points.
    NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

    Cut the floor panel outer layer only  . Carefully mark and cut the floor panel as indicated, remove SPR fasteners and remove section to access the fastener.

    Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter

    Use the General Equipment: Belt Sander

    Use the General Equipment: Self-Piercing Rivet (SPR) Remover/Installer

    GFD563525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Use an offset box wrench or equivalent to retain the nut.
    GFD563526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove and discard the body mount bolt.

    Torque

    : 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

    GFD563527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Sand using 80 grit sand paper to remove old adhesive and clean the reinforcement flange.
    GFD563528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Apply adhesive to the flange.

    Material

    : Metal Bonding Adhesive / TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B

    GFD563529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Install previously removed section of the floor panel and drill for blind rivets.

    Use the General Equipment: 6.5 mm Drill Bit

    GFD563530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Install blind rivets.
    Item SPRNumber SPRCode Henrob® Mandrel Pro-Spot® Mandrel Blind Rivet Solid Rivet Rivnut®
    1 - - - - W702512-S900C - -

    Use the General Equipment: Blind Rivet Gun

    GFD563531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Apply anti-corrosion material to all exposed metal and seam seal the repair area to production level.

    Material

    : Seam Sealer / TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM

    Material

    : ValuGard™ Rust Inhibitor / VG104, VG104A

    GFD563532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. NOTE: RH side.

    Install the jack mounting bracket and mounting bolts.

    Torque

    : 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

    GFD563524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Reposition the carpet and wire harness and install the loadspace trim panel. Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel - SuperCab/SuperCrew .
  26. Install the seat(s). Refer to: Rear Seat LH - SuperCab . Refer to: Rear Seat RH - SuperCab . Refer to: Rear Seat LH - SuperCrew . Refer to: Rear Seat RH - SuperCrew .
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