Side Impact Reinforcement

Side Impact Reinforcement

Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE(R)) Tube









WARNING: Collision damage repair must conform to the instructions contained in this diagnostic/repair information. Replacement components must be new, genuine Ford Motor Company parts. Recycled, salvaged, aftermarket or reconditioned parts (including body parts, wheels or safety restraint components) are not authorized by Ford.
Departure from the instructions provided, including alternate repair methods or the use of substitute components, risks compromising crash safety. Failure to follow these instructions may adversely affect structural integrity and crash safety performance, which could result in serious personal injury to vehicle occupants in a crash.

1. NOTE: The Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE(R)) tube is serviced as an assembly only.
Remove the front seats.

2. Remove the center console.

3. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel and scuff plate(s).

4. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
- Release the 2 locking tabs at the front of the seat cushion and remove the seat.


5. Remove the rear carpet.
- Remove the 2 pushpins and remove the carpet.


6. Remove and discard the 4 SPACE(R) (Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement) tube-to-floor bolts from the affected side.
- Remove the center mounting nuts and the console mounting bracket.


Installation

NOTE: Center mounting stud torque needs to be rechecked after removing the nuts. Studs need to maintain torque value of 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

1. Position the SPACE(R) (Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement) tube and install new tube-to-floor bolts.
- Install the console mount bracket and center mounting nuts.

- Tighten all fasteners to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).


2. Install the rear carpet.

3. Install the lower B-pillar trim panel and scuff plate(s).

4. Install the rear seat cushion.

5. Install the center console.

6. Install the front seats.