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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2018F-150 XLT, 4D PICKUP EXTRA CAB, 3.5L ENG VIN G, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEFRAMES, SUBFRAMES & CROSSMEMBERSFULL FRAME AND BODY MOUNTINGREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONFRAME MEMBERS-FRONT FRAME SECTIONREMOVAL
2018 Ford F-150 XLT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5L Eng VIN G, RWD

Frame Members-Front Frame Section: Removal

2018 Ford F-150 XLT, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.5L Eng VIN G, RWDSECTION Removal
NOTE: The following procedure provides steps to replace the front frame short section at the first frame crossmember or the frame section at the center rail joint depending on the extent of vehicle damage.
  1. Restore the vehicle to manufacturer's dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

    All vehicles 

  2. Remove the following items:

    1. Refer to: Front Bumper - Raptor .
    2. Refer to: Fender .
    3. Refer to: Radiator Grille - Raptor .
    4. Unbolt the Front End Sheet Metal (FESM) body mount bolts and raise or remove the body if required. Refer to: Frame and Body Mounting .

  3. Anchor the vehicle to a frame rack following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

    Front Frame Short Section 

    NOTE: This section of the frame MUST NOT be straightened if any holes or surfaces show evidence of collapse or buckling. If any evidence of damage exists BEHIND the first frame cross member in terms of buckling, cracking, etc. then the entire front frame section or entire frame must be replaced.
  4. NOTE: The replacement front frame components are production parts designed with a taper to insert into the front rail section to assist in alignment and welding operations.

    Front frame short section overview.

    GFD249861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Do not cut directly along the center of the weld line. Leave enough material on the front side of the weld centerline to allow the remaining weld and frame material to be ground back to the front edge of the front mid rail. This is necessary to make sure of correct fit between the frame and the replacement frame section.
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