501-27-1 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs 501-27-1 SECTION 501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs VEHICLE APPLICATION: 2011.50 Ranger CONTENTS PAGE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Front Fender Fender Apron Panel Reinforcement 501-27-2 501-27-4 501-27-2 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs 501-27-2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Front Fender Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures) Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation) Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation) Torque: Nm 2011.50 Ranger G1367232en 501-27-3 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs 501-27-3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Torque: Nm Installation To install, reverse the removal procedure 2011.50 Ranger G1367232en 501-27-4 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs 501-27-4 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Fender Apron Panel Reinforcement General Equipment Air Body Saw Spot weld drill Bit Removal Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures) • Mill out the spot welds General Equipment: Spot weld drill Bit Refer to: Front Fender (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation) • Partial Replacement • Possible cut line General Equipment: Air Body Saw Installation • Mill out the spot welds General Equipment: Spot weld drill Bit NOTE: Before resistance spot welding of body panels with a total panel thickness of mm and greater, the manufacturer's welding equipment instructions and sub-section 501-25 must be followed Refer to: Tools and Equipment for Body Repairs (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation) NOTE: Sealer or adhesive must not be applied in welding zones Areas which were bonded or sealed needs to be thoroughly sealed afterwards Refer to: Sealer, Underbody Protection Material and Adhesives (501-25 Body Repairs General Information, Description and Operation) 2011.50 Ranger G1367233en 501-27-5 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs 501-27-5 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION • Resistance spot weld - Panel thickness mm and greater • Resistance spot weld - Panel thickness mm and greater 2011.50 Ranger G1367233en