Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Body Repairs - General Information » Joining Techniques
Bonding and welding

On some vehicle models, (such as the Ford Ka), bonding is combined with resistance spot welding.

This connection technique has the following advantages:

• Tight, anti-corrosion connection seam.
• High strength due to additional resistance weld  spots.

Please note the following points during the repair work:

• Only use adhesive suitable for welding (conductive).
• Carry out resistance spot welding on the connection flanges before the adhesive hardening process.
• Carry out test welding with the adhesive applied.
• If MIG welding is carried out during a sectional repair on a connecting flange with sealant or adhesive material, the material must be applied at a distance of approx. 10 mm from the weld spot.
• These areas must be sealed very carefully after the work has been completed.

Welding

Resistance spot welding

MIG brazes

Soft soldering

Rivets

Bonding

Bonding and welding

Bonding and riveting