Ford Galaxy / Ford S-MAX. Manual — part 1037

7. Bulkhead, inner

Puddle weld.

8.

NOTE: In order to ensure that complete
sealing is achieved, the remaining openings
on the mounting tube for the instrument
panel bracket need to be sealed with body
sealant.

Bulkhead, inner

Continuous MIG weld seam.

9. Bulkhead crossmember

Puddle weld.

10. Side member, bottom

Puddle weld.

11.

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

Apron panel

Drill out by one panel thickness.

12. Apron panel

Puddle weld.

13. Inner side member

Resistance spot weld.

14. Suspension strut turret

Puddle weld.

15. Suspension strut turret

Surface grind the MIG spot welds.

16. Strut tower reinforcement

Drill holes for puddle welding (10 mm
diameter).

17.

NOTE: Working from the inside, insert the
NVH element at the suspension strut turret
reinforcement using PU window adhesive
and secure it with the plastic clip.

Strut tower reinforcement

Apply PU glass adhesive to the NVH
element.

18. Strut tower reinforcement

1. Puddle weld.
2. Resistance spot weld.

19.

NOTE: Fit the longitudinal member flange
plate using the straightening angle.

Longitudinal member flange plate

Resistance spot weld.

20. Longitudinal member flange plate

Resistance spot weld.