Next Generation Methods Explained
TL912
November 2015
The following will feature overviews of each type of methods page with each element identified. There are different
types of pages that exist in each document:
• the first page of the method, if applicable will contain repair recommendations.
• if the replacement has associated MET strip then this will follow the repair recommendations
• the process for panel will follow the MET strip with detail on: removal, prepare and replacement.
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REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS
Make, model, year, bodyshape Operation name
Header symbols
Location view
Ford Galaxy 2010–2015 mPV
MpV
Bumper
Quarter panel
Front Reinforcement
a RH
Panel
S
STEEL
`
EOBD
WARNING
SRS
CAUTION
CAUTION
Fire Risk
NVH Elements
method
RepaiR
Recommendations
for repair
Instructions
for M.E.T.
and panel replacement
1
Safety the Bumper Front Impact Pad
Remove
2
Remove the Active Grille
WARNING
SRS
2
MET Strip
Repair symbol
TL853
EOBD
Horn
3
Remove the Horn
¤ 24 Nm
Refer to the image for the Active Grille for location.
Remove both horns complete with mounting bracket.
4
Lay Aside the Washer Bottle Screen Front
NVH bag
Repair image
Foam insulation
Remove the washer bottle fixings. This allows it to be laid aside to access the Bumper Front Reinforcement fixings.
5
Lay Aside the Wiring Harness Front Bumper Reinforcement
Unclip the wiring and bonnet cable from the reinforcement.
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METHOD - MET
The methods with an MET strip can contain where applicable any “refer to” and “preliminary information” that relates
to the panel replacement that is being viewed. This information will be visible at the beginning of the MET strip.
Depending on how you create a methods pack, the “refer to” methods will either be available to view separately or
will be included within the methods pack.
Make, model, year, bodyshape
Header symbols
Operation name Location view
Ford
ford Galaxy
galaxy 2010–2015 mPV
Bumper
Sill PanelFront
Section
Reinforcement
Front Rh Panel
S
STEEL
`
1
RepairAware
WARNING
SRS
method
Refer to methods
Instructions for M.E.T. and panel replacement
REfER To
METhods
foR ThE
Remove
theThE
Bumper
Front Impact
PadWIng fRonT Rh
2
REfER To
METhods
Remove
theThE
Active
Grille foR ThE dooR fRonT R&R Rh
3
REfER To ThE METhods foR ThE dooR REaR R&R Rh
4
Disconnect Battery
Strip route symbol
TL853
5
Nm
Torque
24
Nm
Horn
3
Remove the Horn
¤ 24 Nm
Refer to the image for the Active Grille for location.
Negative terminal to turret - 24Nm
¤ Remove
both horns complete with mounting bracket.
¤ Positive terminal at battery - 5Nm
4
Lay
the Washer
Bottle Screen
ReferAside
to the Battery
Disconnection
page. Front
5
Remove the Door Rear Aperture Weatherseal RH
6
Remove the Door Front Aperture Weatherseal RH
7
Remove the Sill Panel Inner Trim Rear RH
Additional notes
Strip route action & item
Remove the washer bottle fixings. This allows it to be laid aside to access the Bumper Front Reinforcement fixings.
5
Strip route image
Lay Aside the Wiring Harness Front Bumper Reinforcement
Unclip the wiring and bonnet cable from the reinforcement.
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TL912 METHOD - PANEL
Make, model, year, bodyshape
Operation name
Header symbols
Ford Galaxy 2010–2015 MPV
Boot Floor
S
STEEL
The Boot Floor shown is not serviced with the Boot Floor Reinforcements or Boot Floor Side Supports.
Rear Panel Inner already seperated. Replaced in combination with the Rear Panel Inner.
Remove
`
SC
Weld symbols
S
Panel image
Weld identification
J
J
Saw cut the Boot Floor allowing for a 30 mm overlap.
Drill out the spot welds.
Release the Boot Floor.
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SC
P
Location of welds
J
J
Transfer the cut lines onto the new part allowing for a 30 mm overlap.
Drill holes for plug welds in the indicated areas.
Related notes
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Issue date
Both the MET pages and the panel pages contain variations of the examples shown. The MET pages can contain
larger detailed images as well as generic illustrations as representations of the panel being shown.
A glossary of terms for both MET and Panel pages can be found on the following pages and TL911.
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MET Pages
Item
Description
Make, model, year, bodyshape
The details of the vehicle shown within the methods
Header symbols
A range of symbols identifying general information and items to be
aware of before commencing the strip
Operation name
Name of the operation being performed
Repair aware
Identifies the operation contains unique Thatcham RepairAware
value
Strip route symbol
A symbol that is relevant to the item in the strip route
Torque
A symbol identifying a torque value for an item in the strip route,
and the value itself
Strip route action and component
A numbered component in the strip route, preceded by an action
Strip route image
An image associated with the component in the strip route
Additional notes
Any notes associated with the strip route component
Page number
Page number identification
Issue date
Issue date identification
Repair symbol
An symbol associated with the repair operation
Repair image
An image associated with the repair operation
Refer to methods
Methods that are associated to requested operation
Thatcham component code
A specific Thatcham component/operation code
Panel Pages
Item
Description
Make, model, year, bodyshape
The details of the vehicle shown within the methods
Operation name
Name of the operation being performed
Header symbols
Symbols that relate to a panel work type only
Weld symbol
Symbols that relate to the location of welds
Panel image
Image of the panel/service condition being replaced
Weld identification
The type of joining used on the location of welds
Location of welds
Areas where joining/welds are used
Related notes
Relates to this particular stage of the replacement
Page number
Page number identification
Issue date
Issue date identification
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Repair Icons
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Active Pedestrian
System Fitted
Foam Dam
Filler
Observation
Stone Chip
Prevention
Caution Hybrid
Vehicle
Focus Headlights
Panel Thickness
Stone Chip
Protector
Caution NVH
Elements
Fuel Present
Pedestrian
Protection Wing
Bracket
Stop Start
Standard
Battery
Disconnect
Cavity Wax
Headlamp
Replacement
Brackets
Pin Puller
Two Man
Operation
Breakage Will
Occur
Check Gaps
HS Steel
Plastic Composite
Warning SRS
CAUTION
2 mm
Foam Dam
ADAS
Advanced Driver
Assist System
CAUTION
HYBRID
Aluminium
A
CAUTION
ALUMINIUM
NVH Elements
HSS
WARNING
SRS
PLASTIC
HS STEEL
Composite
Caution Electric
Vehicle
Damage Possible
To Adjacent Panels
Impact Beams
Puller
Window Reset
Caution Fire Risk
Endoscope
No Access
Sensors General
Xenon
Headlamps
Diagnostic
No Blends
S
Steel
P
Plastic
CAUTION
ELECTRIC
CAUTION
Fire Risk
STEEL
No Blends
Panel Icons
1K Adhesive
Caution Foam
Dam
CAUTION
1K
Caution HSS
Drillouts
CAUTION
2K
Caution Laser
Welded
CAUTION
ALUMINIUM
Bolt
Cavity Wax
Bulk Cut
Check Gaps
BC
Repair Aware
Laser Weld
Rivet
R
Torque
Unavailable
TL853
Saw Cut
Underbody
Vinyl
Sealer
Underbody
Wax
SC
MIG/MAG Weld
M
Nut
N
Torque Table
TABLE
MIG Braze
Foam Dam
S
Steel
STEEL
HS Steel
MB
F
Plug Weld
P
L
Butt Joint
S
HS STEEL
Laser Welded
B
B
Fold Over Flange
HSS
Spot Weld
PLASTIC
FO
HSS Drillouts
Aluminium
A
FO
Foam Dam
2K Adhesive
Fold Over Flange
Grind Off
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MET Icons
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Active Pedestrian
System Fitted
Bleed Brakes
Advanced Driver
Assist System
Caution Adhesive
Caution
Repair Aware
Vacuum Glass
Check Gaps
Screen Cut Out
Tool
Warning High
Voltage
CAUTION
ADAS
CAUTION
WARNING
High Voltage
Adhesive
Caution Breakage
Air Con
Check Geometry
Sensors
CAUTION
WARNING
SRS
Breakage
Battery
Disconnect
Negative
Caution Electric
Vehicle
Drain Radiator
T Handles
CAUTION
Warning
WARNING
ELECTRIC
Battery
Disconnect
Warning SRS
Caution Foam
Dam
Focus Headlamps
Caution Hybrid
Vehicle
Ignition Off
Caution NVH
Elements
Load To Ramp
Two Person
Operation
Label
Red
Arrow Rotate
Side
Clip
Locator
Spacer
Label
White
Arrow Rotate
Connector
Nut
Torque
CAUTION
Water Test
Torque
Unavailable
Xenon Headlamps
TABLE
Foam Dam
Bead Height
Torque Table
CAUTION
TL853
HYBRID
CAUTION
NVH Elements
Location & Action Symbols
ABS Unit
60
ABS Unit
Nm
Arrow Curved
Arrow
Front
A
Front
Clip/Unclip
Location
Bolt
Reference
Location
Screw
Torx
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TL912 SRS Icons
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1
Curtain Airbag
Driver Pre
Tensioner Stalk
Passenger Pre
Tensioner Reel
scenario
Driver Airbag
Driver Seat Airbag
Passenger Pre
Tensioner Stalk
Driver Knee
Airbag
Facia
Driver Lap Belt
Pretensioner
Passenger Airbag
Driver Pre
Tensioner Reel
Passenger Lap Belt
Pre Tensioner
3
Scenario 1
scenario
scenario
Scenario 2 Front
Impact
scenario
Passenger Seat
Airbag
scenario
Scenario 2 Side
Impact
scenario
Scenario 1 Front
Impact
scenario
scenario
Scenario 1 Side
Impact
scenario
1
1
2
2
2
3
Scenario 3 Side
Impact
Scenario 3
Seat And Head
Airbag
Scenario 2
Seat Airbag
Scenario 3 Front
Impact
Steering Wheel
VIN Label
Vehicle Lift A
VIN Plate
Vehicle Lift B
VIN Stamp
Vehicle Lift C
Tyre Label
Visible VIN
Vehicle Lift D
Vehicle Lift
Weight
3
Supporting Methods Icons
ABS Unit
EOBD
AC Label
A/C
EOBD Connector
Side Sensor
VIN
INFO Label
SRS ECU
Info
Diagnostic
VIN
Paint
Trolley jack
VIN
Engine ECU
Rotary Coupling
Tyre
Sensor