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Repairer Driven News: Ford F-150 - Proper Rivet Replacement And Rocker Panel Extrusion
I-CAR · August 24, 2020 · Ford
Summary
This article addresses critical repair requirements for the aluminum-bodied Ford F-150, clarifying that the rocker panel reinforcement extrusion cannot be sectioned and must be replaced as a single unit. It also emphasizes that only authorized Ford/Henrob rivets must be used and installed in the exact locations and order specified by Ford.
What to do on the job
Replace the rocker panel reinforcement extrusion as a single part without sectioning, and use only authorized Ford/Henrob rivets installed in the exact OEM-specified locations and sequence.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the replacement of the entire rocker panel reinforcement extrusion rather than sectioning it, and to defend the necessity of purchasing and using OEM-authorized Ford/Henrob rivets instead of cheaper aftermarket alternatives during structural aluminum repairs.
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