Ford F-150 2009 Cab Repairs PDF Vehicle Specific Tecnical

Background: Body Style change in 2004 inverted the pinch weld area of the rocker panel so traditional pinch weld clamping could not be performed for repair of cab only. In 2009 model year intense use of HSS, HSLA made holding and pulling the vehicle more difficult and with added repair processes the need for additional methods to facilitate replacement of panels with proper support and dimensioning.

Scope: Determine proper holding, measuring and repair methods using Car-O-Liner Equipment to facilitate OEM factory process and procedures for F-150 Cab Repairs. On-Frame/ Off- Frame repairs were investigated. Cab repairability off the frame of the vehicle was determined to be minimal and possibly less than 10-15% of total repairs so on-frame techniques were also investigated.

Process: Joint collaboration between Ford Motor Company Paint and Body Technology Center (FMCPBTC) and Car-O-Liner Company (COL) of research investigation, design, build and test any methods necessary for complete repairs on the F-150 cab. Detail: 1. FMCPBTC supplied COL 2009 Ford F-150 bodies from Livernois Engineering for investigation to determine necessary action and compatibility of COL equipment to the body. COL Sourced F-150 from local dealer and employee vehicle for further needs and testing. 2. Upon first inspection it was determined that in fact COL has clamps already in the field should the ‘cab only’ need securing to the bench while disconnected from the frame, this can be performed using B223 Clamp with a B246 Wedge to adjust angle of the connection flange. Cab was secured and measured to determine tolerances for creating a data sheet.

3. When testing to determine tolerances was complete, COL created both lower and upperbody datasheets for the cab only for use with Car-O-Liner Car-O-Tronic Measuring Systems. UpperBody dimensioning will require use of the included High Measuring Pointer (HMP).
4. Due to most repairs being performed on the vehicle it was determined that repair options should be designed for both light to heavy pulling and repair situations. Using EVO while the vehicle is mounted for frame correction or independently mounted several areas of holding are available using existing EVO 1-2 systems.

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