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501-00-1

Body System — General Information

501-00-1

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Body Sealer Types And Applications

Clear Silicone Rubber TA-32

Clear Silicone Rubber TA-32 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M4G92-A is used for sealing water leaks, noise concerns, remounting trim, and repairing torn weatherstripping.

Caulking Cord

3M Strip Caulk-Black 051135-08578 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M4G32-C:

is a heavy-bodied, plastic base with a filler.

is commonly known as perma-gum.

is used on spot-welds holes, around moulding clips, and between surfaces not sealed with a gasket.

Weatherstrip Adhesive

Trim and Weatherstrip Adhesive TA-14 is a quick drying, strong adhesive designed to hold weatherstripping onto all body panels and surrounding metal.

Silicone Spray Lubricant

Silicone Spray Lubricant XL-6 meeting Ford specification ESR-M13P4-A:

is used to keep the door and the window weatherstrip pliable and soft.

should be applied to the weatherstrip at every lubrication period.

makes the door easier to close.

retards weatherstrip squeaks.

retards weatherstrip wear.

helps retain door window alignment by reducing friction between the glass frame and the rubber weatherstrip.

should not be used prior to painting.

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Last updated: 6/19/2006

501-00-1

Body System — General Information

501-00-1

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Body

Body and Sheet Metal

The body:

is a unibody open cowl structure.

is constructed of a lightweight, all-steel material with a removable, bolted hood, front fenders, doors, and luggage compartment lid.

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Body System — General Information

501-00-1

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Insulation

Insulation is comprised of urethane, PVC, and recycled felt. Insulation is installed:

under the roof panel.

above and below the instrument panel.

on the cowl sides.

over the front and rear floor areas.

on a coupe, in the B and C-pillar sections.

under the hood.

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Last updated: 6/19/2006

501-00-1

Body System — General Information

501-00-1

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Body System

Material

Item

Specification

Silicone Gasket and

WSE-M4G323-A4

Sealant

 

TA-30

 

Inspection and Verification

Leaks

NOTE: Trim reveals the location of most leaks.

1.Remove any trim or carpet in the general area of the leak.

2.Road test or water test the vehicle.

3.Inspect for a dust pattern around the area in question. Inspect for water paths near and above the area in question.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart

4.Some leaks can be located by placing bright light under the vehicle, removing any necessary trim or carpet, and inspecting the interior of the body at joints and weld lines.

Noise

Wind noise, rattles, and their sources are detected by driving the vehicle at highway speeds. The vehicle should be driven in 4 different directions with all of the windows closed, the radio off, the blower motor off, and all of the ventilation ducts open.

Most wind noise leaks occur at the door and window seals or at the sheet metal joints in the door or the door opening.

Condition

 

Possible Sources

Action

Dust and water leaks

Body sealer missing

REMOVE the trim panel.

 

Opening in the weldings or

CHECK for leaks and SEAL

 

body joints

with the appropriate sealer.

 

Components not fully

ROAD TEST or WATER

 

installed

TEST for leaks. RECHECK

 

Components missing

for leaks; use light under the

 

Components damaged

vehicle with the trim

 

 

 

removed. CHECK the interior

 

 

 

of the body at the joints and

 

 

 

weld lines.

Dust/water leaks at the floor

Missing or damaged plugs

CHECK the plugs for proper

pan and grommets

 

and/or grommets

installation. REPLACE if

 

 

 

necessary.

Door drain holes collecting

Holes clogged with mud or

CLEAN the drain holes of

water

 

road tar

dirt and foreign material.

 

 

 

CHECK the drain holes

 

 

 

regularly. TEST the system

 

 

 

for normal operation.

Wind noise, air entering the

Leaks at the door and

SEAL leaks with Silicone

vehicle through small holes in

 

window seals or sheet metal

Gasket and Sealant. ROAD

the body

 

joints in the doors or door

TEST.

 

 

openings

 

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Body System — General Information

 

501-00-2

 

 

 

 

 

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

 

 

 

Symptom Chart (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condition

 

 

Possible Sources

 

 

Action

Rattles

 

Loose objects in the wells,

 

CHECK the doors by

 

 

 

pillars, and quarter panels

 

 

carefully STRIKING the

 

 

 

Misalignment (if tightening

 

 

underside of the door with a

 

 

 

 

bolts does not eliminate

 

 

rubber mallet. LISTEN for

 

 

 

rattle)

 

 

loose objects in the door.

 

 

 

Weatherstripping and/or

 

 

REPAIR. TIGHTEN the body

 

 

 

 

anti-squeak material

 

 

bolts and screws.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJUST the alignment of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

doors or panels. REFER to

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 501-03.

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPLY additional sealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTALL in the proper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

location to eliminate rattle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Body System — General Information

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SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

Item

Specification

 

 

Adhesives

 

 

 

Trim and Weatherstrip

Adhesive TA-14

 

 

 

Clear Silicone Rubber

ESB-M4G92-A

TA-32

 

 

 

Lubricants

 

 

 

General Specifications (Continued)

Item

Specification

 

 

Silicone Spray Lubricant

ESR-M13P4-A

XL-6

 

 

 

Sealers

 

 

 

3M Strip Caulk-Black

WSB-M4G32-C

051135-08578

 

 

 

Silicone Gasket and

WSE-M4G323-A4

Sealant TA-30

 

 

 

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501-02-1

Front End Body Panels

501-02-1

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Front End Body Panels

The front end body panel components consist of the following:

Air deflectors

Cowl vent screens

Fenders

Fender splash shields

Hood

Hood hinges

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501-02-1

Front End Body Panels

501-02-1

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Cowl Vent Screen

Item

Part Number

Description

1

17D515

Wiper pivot arm nut covers

 

 

(2 required)

2

W706109

Wiper pivot arm nuts (2

 

 

required)

3

175261/17527

Wiper pivot arms

 

 

 

4

N804837

Cowl vent screen pin-type

 

 

retainers (4 required)

5

G046000094

RH cowl vent screen

6

G046000093

LH cowl vent screen

1.Remove the 2 wiper pivot arms. For additional information, refer to Section 501-16.

2.Remove the 4 cowl vent screen pin-type retainers.

3.NOTE: The RH cowl vent screen overlaps the LH cowl vent screen and must be removed first.

Remove the RH and LH cowl vent screens.

4.To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Front End Body Panels

501-02-1

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Fender Splash Shield

Item

Part Number

Description

1

W706805

Fender splash shield screws

 

 

(3 required)

2

16K194

Fender splash shield pin-type

 

 

retainer (front) (5 required)

3

16B568

Fender splash shield (front)

 

 

 

4

W709176

Rocker panel pin-type

 

 

retainers (2 required)

5

16K194

Fender splash shield pin-type

 

 

retainers (rear) (2 required)

6

16B568

Fender splash shield (rear)

Removal and Installation

1.Remove the 3 front fender splash shield screws.

2.Remove the 5 pin-type retainers and the front fender splash shield.

3.Remove the 2 pin-type retainers and position the rocker panel aside.

4.Remove the 2 pin-type retainers and the rear fender splash shield.

5.To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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501-02-1

Front End Body Panels

501-02-1

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Fender

Item

Part Number

Description

1

39001B

Rocker panel pin-type

 

 

retainers (4 required)

2

6310155

Rocker panel

3

W505421

Fender bolts (lower) (2

 

 

required)

4

W505421

Fender bolt

 

 

 

5

W505421

Fender support nut

 

 

 

6

W505421

Fender bolts (top) (4

 

 

required)

7

16015

Fender

Removal and Installation

Both fenders

1.Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section 501-19.

2.Remove the fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield in this section.

3.Remove the 4 front rocker panel pin-type retainers and position the rocker panel aside.

4.Remove the 2 lower fender bolts.

To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

5.Remove the fender bolt.

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Front End Body Panels

501-02-2

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

6.Remove the fender support nut through the door opening.

To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

Right fender

7.Disconnect the antenna lead-in cable. For additional information, refer to Section 415-02.

8.Disconnect the hood ajar switch.

Both fenders

9.Remove the 4 top fender bolts and the fender.

To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

10.To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Front End Body Panels

501-02-1

SPECIFICATIONS

Torque Specifications

Description

Nm

lb-ft

 

 

 

Wiper pivot arm nuts

28

21

 

 

 

Torque Specifications (Continued)

Description

Nm

lb-ft

 

 

 

Fender bolts/nuts

11

8

 

 

 

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501-03-1

Body Closures

501-03-1

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Body Closures

The body closures consist of the following components:

door check arms

front doors

front door latch striker plates

front door hinges

hood

hood hinges

luggage compartment lid

luggage compartment lid hinges

luggage compartment lid hydraulic lifts

luggage compartment lid latch striker

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501-03-1

Body Closures

501-03-1

GENERAL PROCEDURES

Door Alignment

NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the body opening and surrounding panels as well as making sure the anti-chuck pin is not binding on convertible models.

1.Mark the position of the front door hinges to the front door to use as reference points.

2.Loosen the 4 front door hinge-to-front door bolts enough to permit movement.

3.Adjust the front door alignment to specification.

4.NOTE: After aligning the door, verify the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.

Tighten the 4 front door hinge-to-front door bolts.

Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

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Body Closures

501-03-1

GENERAL PROCEDURES

Hinge Adjustment

1.Remove the fender. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02.

2.Mark the position of the upper and lower front door hinges to the body to use as reference points.

3.Loosen the 2 upper and 2 lower front door hinge-to-body bolts enough to permit movement.

4.Adjust the front door to specification.

5.NOTE: After adjusting the door hinge, verify the door can be closed easily and fits tightly. Tighten the 4 front door hinge-to-body bolts.

Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

6.Install the fender. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02.

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Body Closures

501-03-1

GENERAL PROCEDURES

Striker Adjustment

NOTE: After adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.

1.Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts.

2.Reposition the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down as necessary.

3.Tighten the 2 door latch striker plate bolts.

Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

4.Check the adjustment. Repeat the procedure as necessary.

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Body Closures

501-03-1

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Door Check Arm

Item

Part Number

Description

1

56912

Door check arm bolts (2

 

 

required)

2

W705436

Door check arm nuts (2

 

 

required)

3

23500

Door check arm

 

 

 

Removal and Installation

1.Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05.

2.Remove the door check arm bolts.

To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

3.Remove the nuts and the door check arm.

To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

4.To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Body Closures

501-03-1

SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

Item

Specification

 

 

Premium Long Life

ESA-M1C75-B

Grease XG-1-C or

 

XG-1-K (US); CXG-1-C

 

(Canada)

 

 

 

Silicone Spray Lubricant

ESR-M13P4-A

XL-6

 

 

 

Multi-Purpose Grease

ESB-M1C93-B

Spray XG-4 and/or XL-5

 

 

 

Door clearance: bottom of

5.0 - 6.0 mm (0.196 -

the door to the rocker

0.236 in) parallel top to

panel

bottom within 1.0 mm

 

(0.04 in)

 

 

Door clearance: between

4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 -

fender and door

0.196 in) parallel top to

 

bottom within 1.0 mm

 

(0.04 in)

 

 

Door flushness: door to

-1.0 - 0.00 mm (-0.04 -

the front fender

0.00 in)

 

 

Torque Specifications

Description

Nm

lb-ft

lb-in

 

 

 

 

Door check arm bolts

9

80

 

 

 

 

Door check arm nuts

9

80

 

 

 

 

Door latch striker plate

25

18

bolts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front door

30

22

hinge-to-body bolts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front door

30

22

hinge-to-front door

 

 

 

bolts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luggage compartment

23

17

lid hinge bolts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luggage compartment

12

9

lid hinge nuts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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501-05-1

Interior Trim and Ornamentation

501-05-1

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Interior Trim

The interior trim consists of:

A-pillar trim panels

A-pillar lower trim panels

door trim panels

coat hooks

headliner

header trim panel (convertible)

upper quarter trim panels (convertible)

lower quarter trim panels (convertible)

upper quarter trim panel caps (convertible)

quarter trim panels

parcel shelf trim panel

quarter window trim panels

door scuff plates

sun visors

tether anchor covers (coupe)

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Interior Trim and Ornamentation

501-05-1

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

A-Pillar Trim Panel

Item

Part Number

Description

1

N806664

Sun visor screws/sun visor

 

 

arm clip screws (6 required)

2

04132

Sun visor arm clips (2

 

 

required)

3

4104/4105

Sun visors (2 required)

 

 

(RH/LH)

(Continued)

 

Item

Part Number

Description

4

519A58

Overhead console

5

Overhead console electrical

 

 

connector (part of 14A464)

6

030A64

A-pillar trim panel (2

 

 

required) (RH/LH)

7

51916

Header trim panel

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Interior Trim and Ornamentation

501-05-2

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

Removal and Installation

NOTE: If removing the header trim panel, remove the 2 A-pillar trim panels.

1.Remove the 2 sun visor srews and the sun visor.

2.Remove the A-pillar trim panel.

3.If necessary, remove the overhead console.

Disconnect the electrical connector.

4.If necessary, remove the 2 screws and the 2 sun visor arm clips.

5.If necessary, remove the header trim panel.

6.To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Interior Trim and Ornamentation

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Door Trim Panel

 

 

 

Removal and Installation

Item

Part Number

Description

1

17D698/17D699

Sail panel (RH/LH)

1.

Remove the sail panel.

2

21999

Door lock control knob bezel

 

If equipped, disconnect the exterior mirror

 

 

(RH/LH)

 

3

22620/22621

Interior door handle cover

 

control switch electrical connector.

 

 

(RH/LH)

 

 

4

N807780

Door trim panel bolt

2.

Remove the interior door handle cover and the

 

 

 

 

door trim panel bolt.

5

14527/14528

Window control switch

 

 

 

 

 

housing (RH/LH)

3.

Remove the window control switch housing.

6

Window control switch

 

Disconnect the electrical connector.

 

 

electrical connector

 

7

W709996

Door trim panel screw

4.

Remove the door trim panel center screw.

8

6320456/

Door trim panel handle cover

 

 

 

6320457

(RH/LH)

5.

Remove the door trim panel handle cover and

 

 

 

9

N807780

Door trim panel bolt

 

the door trim panel bolt.

 

 

 

 

10

W709996

Door trim panel screws (8

 

 

 

 

 

required)

 

 

11

23942/23943

Door trim panel (RH/LH)

 

 

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Interior Trim and Ornamentation

501-05-2

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

6.Remove the 8 outer door trim panel screws and the door trim panel.

Disconnect the interior door handle actuating cable.

If equipped, disconnect the subwoofer electrical connector.

7.To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Interior Trim and Ornamentation

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Headliner

Item

Part Number

Description

1

N806664

Sun visor screws/sun visor

 

 

arm clip screws (6 required)

2

6304104/

Sun visors (2 required)

 

6304105

(RH/LH)

3

6304132

Sun visor arm clips (2

 

 

required)

4

519A58

Overhead console

5

Overhead console electrical

 

 

connector (part of 14A464)

6

Headliner electrical connector

 

 

(part of 14484)

7

W709950

Headliner pin-type retainers

 

 

(2 required)

8

6351916

Headliner

Removal and Installation

1.Remove the quarter window trim panel. For additional information, refer to Quarter Window Trim Panel in this section.

2.Remove the 6 sun visor screws, the 2 sun visors, and the 2 sun visor arm clips.

3.Remove the overhead console.

Disconnect the electrical connector.

4.Remove the 2 headliner pin-type retainers.

5.Disconnect the headliner electrical connector and remove the headliner.

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501-05-2

Interior Trim and Ornamentation

501-05-2

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

6.NOTE: A new headliner will need to be installed if the headliner is folded during removal or installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Interior Trim and Ornamentation

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Interior Trim — Exploded View

NOTE: The coupe is shown, the convertible is similar.

Item

Part Number

Description

1

03598/03599

A-pillar trim panel (RH/LH)

 

 

 

2

13208/13209

Door scuff plate (RH/LH)

 

 

 

3

390018

A-pillar lower trim panel

 

 

pin-type retainer

4

02344/02345

A-pillar lower trim panel

 

 

(RH/LH)

5

Lower front safety belt

 

 

anchor bolt cover (part of

 

 

6311B08-A)

6

Lower front safety belt

 

 

anchor bolt (part of

 

 

6311B08-A)

7

Upper front safety belt anchor

 

 

bolt cover (part of

 

 

6311B08-A)

8

Upper front safety belt anchor

 

 

bolt (part of 6311B08-A)

(Continued)

 

Item

Part Number

Description

9

6311B08

Front safety belt assembly

10

W505956

Coat hook bolt

11

29024

Coat hook

12

51986/51987

Quarter window trim panel

 

 

(RH/LH)

13

W706544

Quarter trim panel pin-type

 

 

retainer (3 required)

14

31012/31013

Quarter trim panel (RH/LH)

 

 

 

15

54403

Parcel shelf pin-type retainers

 

 

(4 required)

16

6346668

Parcel shelf

1.For additional information, refer to the procedures in this section.

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Interior Trim and Ornamentation

501-05-1

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Parcel Shelf

Removal and Installation

1.Remove the quarter window trim panel. For additional information, refer to Quarter Window Trim Panel in this section.

2.Remove the 4 parcel shelf pin-type retainers.

3.Position the 2 rear seat belts aside and remove the parcel shelf.

4.To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Interior Trim and Ornamentation

501-05-1

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Quarter Trim Panel — Convertible

Item

Part Number

Description

1

13208/13209

Door scuff plate (RH/LH)

2

31004/31005

Upper quarter trim panel cap

 

 

(RH/LH)

3

390018

Quarter trim panel pin-type

 

 

retainers (3 required)

4

31112/31113

Upper quarter trim panel

 

 

(RH/LH)

(Continued)

 

Item

Part Number

Description

5

31012/31013

Lower quarter trim panel

 

 

(RH/LH)

Removal and Installation

1.Remove the door scuff plate.

2.Remove the upper quarter trim panel cap.

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501-05-2

Interior Trim and Ornamentation

501-05-2

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

3.Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to Section 501-10.

4.Remove the pin-type retainer and the upper quarter trim panel.

5.Remove the 2 pin-type retainers and the lower quarter trim panel.

6.To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Interior Trim and Ornamentation

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Quarter Trim Panel — Coupe

Removal and Installation

1.Remove the door scuff plate.

2.Remove the quarter trim panel lower pin-type retainer.

3.Fold the rear seat forward, remove the 2 pin-type retainers, and the rear quarter trim panel.

4.To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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