5.1 Body
5.1.1 Body Structures - General
Information
When carrying out vehicle
conversions/modifications the following points
should be considered:
•
Make sure that the vehicle structural integrity
is maintained
•
Do not drill into closed frame body members.
•
Make sure that the design for the body
alterations or additional structure disperse the
load evenly.
CAUTION: Uneven load distribution
could result in unacceptable
handling and braking
characteristics.
•
Re-paint metal edges after cutting or drilling.
All metal edges must comply with exterior and
interior protection legislation.
•
All fixings through the floor, sides or roof must
be sealed.
Refer to: 5.10 Corrosion Prevention (page 221).
WARNING: Before drilling the floor,
check the no drill zones.
See figure E74574 - Floor (No Drill Zones) under
the Floor Fuel Tank.
•
Make sure that fixings in the 'B'-pillar area do
not encroach on the seat belts or seat belt
reels.
For unique floor fixings, see (Frame Drilling and
Tube Reinforcing).
Refer to: 5.11 Frame and Body Mounting (page
222).
For Load Compartment Tie Downs(Load Lashing
Points).
Refer to: 5.2 (page 200).
FordTransit 2006.5 (April 2006–)
Date of Publication: 12/2006
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