Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Body Repairs - General Information
Water Leaks

Water leaks can occur after body repair work, but can also occur on new vehicles. The test methods described below allow the various causes to be identified. In all cases, a systematic and logical procedure is required to locate water leaks.

• General
• Test method
• Test with UV lamp
• Chalk/powder test
• Smoke test
• Stethoscope test
• Ultrasonic detection
• Workflow for tracing water entry
• Possible complaints and corrective actions

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