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Ford Updates F-150 Outer Box Side Replacement Procedure
I-CAR · December 17, 2020 · Ford
Summary
Ford has updated the 2015-2020 F-150 outer box side replacement procedure to allow the use of self-piercing rivets (SPRs) in specified locations. This update is due to a newly sourced SPR and applies only to F-150 models, not Super Duty trucks, while blind rivets and plug welds remain approved alternative options.
What to do on the job
Verify the vehicle-specific Workshop manual for the newly approved SPR locations and part numbers when replacing an outer box side on a 2015-2020 Ford F-150.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the use of SPRs instead of blind rivets or plug welds on 2015-2020 F-150 box side replacements. Note that this update is reflected in the vehicle-specific Workshop manuals rather than the instruction sheets, and does not apply to Super Duty models.
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