Ford Galaxy / Ford S-MAX. Manual — part 1044

4. A-Pillar outer

Mill out the spot welds (two panel
thicknesses).

5. A-Pillar outer

Mill out the spot welds.

6. A-Pillar outer

1. Grind out the MIG brazed joints.
2. Heat the areas (approx. 170° C) and

detach the NVH elements.

7. A-pillar reinforcement

1. Mill out the spot welds.
2. Heat the areas (approx. 170° C) and

detach the NVH elements.

8. Rocker panel reinforcement

1. Cut location.
2. Mill out the spot welds.

9. A-pillar inner panel

1. Cut location.
2. Mill out the spot welds (two panel

thicknesses).

10. A-pillar inner panel

1. Mill out the spot welds.
2. Grind out the spot welds.

11. A-pillar inner panel

Mill out the spot welds.

12. A-pillar inner panel

1. Mill out the spot welds (two panel

thicknesses).

2. Grind out the spot welds.

Installation

NOTE: 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

13. A-pillar, inner panel (inside view)

Mill out the spot welds.

14. A-pillar, inner panel (inside view)

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