Ford Galaxy / Ford S-MAX. Manual — part 1036

thicknesses).

6. Bulkhead crossmember

Mill out the spot welds.

7. Bulkhead, inner

Mill out the spot welds.

8. Bulkhead, inner

Mill out the spot welds (two panel
thicknesses).

Installation

NOTE:

9.

NOTE: In order to enable removal of the
complete side member with apron panel, a
partial section needs to be cut out at the
apron panel.

Bulkhead, inner

Cut points.

10. Bulkhead, inner

Heat the area (approx. 170° C) and
release the NVH element.

Fit the outer side member with the apron panel and the inner side member and secure
them with the alignment angle.
Accurate positioning of the suspension strut turret is necessary for subsequent alignment
of the axle geometry.
Before resistance spot welding of body panels with a total panel thickness of 3 mm and
greater, the welding equipment instructions contained in sub-section 501-25 must be
followed.

1. Outer side member with apron panel

Drill holes for puddle welding.

2. Inner side member

Drill holes for puddle welding.

3.

NOTE: In order to enable installation of the
inner side member, a partial section needs
to be cut out at the apron panel.

Side member with fender apron panel

Cut points.

4.

NOTE: Use a measuring and alignment
system to ensure accurate positioning of the
suspension strut turret.

Mounting points for the suspension strut

5. Bulkhead, inner

Apply PU glass adhesive to the NVH
element.

6.

NOTE: By drilling out the holes it is possible
to weld all three layers of metal together.

Bulkhead, inner

Drill out by one panel thickness.