Ford Galaxy / Ford S-MAX. Manual — part 1069

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NOTE: Position the exhaust bracket and the
D-pillar gusset plate on the longitudinal
member and secure.

Exhaust bracket and D-pillar gusset plate

Resistance spot weld.

Paint - General Information - Specifications

Because the supply of paint materials to the dealer workshops has been handed over to paint suppliers, the specifications for these materials are not given in the table.

Description

Underbody protection
Anti-corrosion wax
Cavity wax
Profiled butyl seal
Weld primer
Clinched flange protection
Seam sealing compound
Body sealing compound

Paint - General Information - Description
and Usage of Paint Literature

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Description and Operation

Vehicle paints are subject to severe demands caused by external influences. Moisture, air-
borne deposits in the form of various chemicals and UV light constantly affect a paint
surface. Furthermore, mechanical damage occurs through grit, stones and sand. Bird
droppings, insect residues, pollen and tree sap also attack the paint surface.

The present literature not only informs the specialist about current repair painting
techniques, but also provides tips and instructions on modern and economical repair
processes.

High quality bodywork paints require the use of the most modern technologies and regular
updating of the technician's knowledge of painting techniques, because of the constantly
new developments in paint technology.

Information about different materials is listed under Specification.

Furthermore, information on the fundamental principles of repair painting and paint
materials is provided in several chapters. The safety instructions indicate the possible
health hazards and other sources of danger. There are also notes about tools and materials
as well as on basic painting methods.

In the model specific repair instructions, only the most important repair steps or special
features are referred to. Detailed information on the generally applicable painting
procedures is given in this paint manual.

Direct supply of repair paints by Ford has been discontinued. There is however an
agreement with many paint manufacturers, which ensures fast and problem-free supply to
the dealer undertakings.

Paint suppliers:

DuPont
Glasurit
PPG
Sikkens
Spies Hecker
Standox

When using painting materials, it should be taken into account that the manufacturers have
exactly matched their products between each other. In order to avoid quality defects,
difficulties in working and losses in corrosion protection, these may not be substituted with
other products.

NOTE: The Ford Service Organization organizes basic and more in-depth training on much
of the content of this paint manual. As well as the practical part of the training, a further
component is the Student Information document, which offers supplementary information
in the form of a brochure.

During all work it must always be ensured that personal safety and the operational
capability of the vehicle are not threatened by the choice of methods, tools and
components.

The information given in the diagrams in the chapter "Paint Damage" is provided by the
repair paint manufacturer.

Paint - General Information - Symbols

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General

Various symbols, signs, instructions and illustrations are used in this literature. Warnings
and cautions have different meanings and require different ways of proceeding.
Diagrammatic representations are provided with instructional signs for improved clarity.
These are briefly explained below:

WARNING: This caption is used when failure to follow instructions exactly or failure to

follow them at all may result in a hazard to persons or in persons being injured.

CAUTION: This caption is used when incorrectly following the test procedures or

instructions or failure to follow them at all could lead to damage to the vehicle or
components.
NOTE: This caption is used when attention needs to be drawn to special or extra
information.

When reading this handbook, you will come across the points WARNING, CAUTION AND
NOTE. These instructions are always given immediately before the corresponding job steps.

Hazardous materials designations

Many accidents occur because of ignorance. In the area of personal health protection, it is
particularly important to clearly emphasize sources of danger and their effects on human
organs.

Only with knowledge of hazardous material designations can it be certain that the
necessary precautions are taken when handling substances which are harmful to health.

NOTE: Pay attention to the manufacturer's data on the containers and given in the Safety
Data Sheet.

Hazardous material symbols