Ford Fiesta (2011 year). Manual — part 93

Establish Repair Method

General

Before starting accident repair work, make sure
that the necessary spare parts and repair material
are available.

Planning

NOTE: The body interconnection is to be
maintained if possible. Repair is preferred to
renewal of body components. Furthermore, check
if it is possible to perform a partial repair.

During planning the following job steps must be
observed and adhered to:

• Determine the repair method taking into account

the information made available in ETIS.

• Work out which repair components will be

needed and obtain them.

• Establish what disassembly work is needed.

• Check for specific features such as airbags,

route of water drain hoses, electric cables and
the location of NVH elements.

• Cut out the old parts (only when the new parts

are waiting ready).

• Prepare the joint locations.

• Attach the new parts.

• Prepare the area of the repair for painting

(grinding welded beads).

• Perform any solder work which is required at

the repair location.

Chronological sequence of repair

NOTE: Refer to each vehicle specific chapter in
the workshop literature for details on the individual
points.

The actual sequence of repair can be divided into
the following steps:

Job steps for the coachbuilder:

• Straightening

• Establish separating cuts and mark them.

– Take into account the requirements given in

the repair instructions.

– Place the new part ready for use and include

it in the repair plan.

• Separate and remove the old part.

– Take into account the special features

particular to the vehicle.

• Prepare the joint locations.

– - Sand and align the weld flanges.

– Apply corrosion protection measures.

– Offer up the new part.

• Attach the new component.

• Rework the welded joints (grind welded seams).

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Alignment Check

General

If there is concern that the body has been
deformed, the body must be measured. Several
measuring procedures and tools can be used for
this purpose.

With simple measuring systems, it is possible in
most cases to draw a conclusion about the extent
of the damage through a quick measurement
without time-consuming assembly work
(straightening jig).

NOTE: For the floor pan and the exterior of the
vehicle, measuring data is contained in the
vehicle-specific repair instructions for each vehicle.
Manufacturers of measuring and straightening jigs
create data sheets for this purpose for each
vehicle.

Data sheets with the body frame dimensions for
body measurement are specified in the
model-specific repair instructions in each case.
Pay attention to the position of the measuring
probes for each of the measurements given. A
tolerance of ± 3 mm applies to all specified
dimensions.

Measuring points that are specified in a curve are
to be measured so that the greatest distance from
the opposite measuring point is reflected. For exact
determination of the measuring points, enlarged
sections are shown.

Example of measuring the vehicle
superstructure

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Example of measuring the floor pan

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