Side Sectioning the 2006 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT Cab West Des Moines IA

By Dan Espersen
4/1/2008

To section or not to section and where to section, these are the questions that we all deal with each day when developing a repair plan for today’s vehicles. Manufacturers will often publish or update procedures that involve sectioning, welding locations, corrosion protection or recommended equipment for properly repairing and evaluating these vehicles. Throughout our busy day, we need to keep abreast of the changes while keeping our staff informed.

Accessing the manufactures’ repair information prior to repairs is a critical step that will lend itself to improved production processes. This article provides Ford’s recommendations for sectioning the cab sides on the 2006 F-150 and the Lincoln Mark LT.

Service Information

Always refer to ALLDATA Collision for safety procedures, identification of material types, recommended refinish materials, and removal and installation procedures. Always refer to Ford for questions relating to applicable or non-applicable warranty repair information.

CAUTION: Read and follow all of the instructions from the manufacturer’s line of painting materials, equipment and protective gear.

General Equipment
• Three-phase Inverter Spot Welder 254-00002
• Compuspot 700F Welder 190-50080
• I4 Inverter Spot Welder 254-00014

Material
• Low-temperature anti-corrosion coating PM-12-A
• Metal bonding adhesive TA-1
• Metal patch panel adhes...