Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Body Repairs - General Information
Description and Usage of Body Repair Literature

The purpose of this document is to give the vehicle body specialist a general overview of possible repair techniques for body repair on Ford vehicles.

Likewise, information about materials and tools to be used is given.

No model-specific information is given. Such information is saved in the respective Ford Etis workshop manual. Supplementary or updated information can be found in the Technical Service Information.

Information on repair techniques, materials or tools, which are not necessary for body repair on Ford vehicles or which are not considered as conventionally in use, are not listed in this document.

Layout:

The general section is divided into the following subject areas:

• How to use the document, with information on the symbols used
• Health and safety information on using materials and tools
• Information on bodywork construction and materials used
• Workshop equipment and use of tools
• Damage Assessment and determining the extent of the repair area
• Explanation of possible repair techniques for body repair
• Possibilities of the repair or remedying leaks, noises

Training:

The Ford Service Organization offers basic and more in-depth training on much of the content of this document. You can obtain an overview of the entire training offering from the Ford Service Organisation or on the Internet at www.ford-training.de.

Description and Usage of Body Repair Literature

Symbols

Health and Safety Precautions

Environmental Regulations

Body Construction

Diagnosis and Damage Evaluation

Body Sheet Metal

Tools and Equipment for Body Repairs

Establish Repair Method

Alignment Check

Straightening

Complete Panel Replacement/Partial Replacement

Corrosion Prevention

Corrosion Damage/Corrosion Repair

Sealer, Underbody Protection Material and Adhesives

Cutting Technique

Panel Beating Technique and Smart Repairs

Paintless Dent Removal

Plastic Repairs

Joining Techniques

Special Repair Techniques

Impact of Insufficient Repair Quality

Water Leaks

Wind Noise

Wind Noise

Noise, Vibration and Harshness