5.6 Body Closures
5.6.1 Load Compartment Interior
Lining
Do not damage the lock, hinge, latch or check arm
system (electrical cables, release system) when
applying interior lining.
Be careful not to damage the weather shield
(water shield covering inner door access hole)
when removing or applying interior door trim.
WARNING: Plan fixing points for other
fitments such as racking to ensure
through bolting can be achieved. Fixing
to the lining material may be inadequate
for normal safe operation of the vehicle.
The additional weight of the linings on doors may
require additional reinforcements to the door and
pillar at the hinge and check mechanism.
5.6.2 Plywood Lining/Cladding
CAUTION: Do not drill into the vehicle
before checking 'No Drill Zones' and
electrical wire routing.
Refer to: 4.1 Wiring Installation and Routing Guides
Refer to: 5.6 Body Closures (page 161).
Refer to: 5.1 Body (page 147).
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Panels should be precision cut by machine, not
by hand jigsaw, to reduce rough edges and
splinters.
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Panels should be pre drilled.
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Do not drill through floor panels, use existing
load lashing points when securing the panels.
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It is recommended that when fitting a plywood
floor that it is joint free.
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Use aluminum floor trims.
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Plywood should be water resistant (WBP,
water and boil proof).
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It is recommended to use 9mm thickness for
floors and 6mm thickness for side and door
lining.
For any further details and advice please consult
your local National Sales Company representative
or Local Ford Dealer. If they are unable to help you
then please contact the Vehicle Converters
Advisory Service at [email protected]
5.6.3 Security, Anti Theft and Locking
System
NOTE:
It is not recommended to alter the locking
system or damage the security shielding around
the lock and latch.
However, in case a modification is required for the
conversions, please consult the Vehicle Converter
Advisory Service [email protected].
To avoid locking system security complications,
it is recommended to discuss with the local Ford
dealer prior to modifications taking place.
When removing and reapplying door seals take
care to fit correctly, using the same seals as this
is critical to door closing efforts. Any modification
to the sealing flanges or surfaces will require
consultation with your local Ford dealer or Vehicle
Converter Advisory Service ([email protected]).
This may also include air extraction/venting
adjustments to assist door close efforts if
significant changes to closures are required.
The Body Control Module is designed to work
specifically with the Ford Transit lock and latch
mechanisms and therefore drives latches to lock
and unlock for specific time periods. Additional
power locking functionality should be based
around the use of additional Ford Transit latch
mechanisms. Additional latches can be driven via
relays connected in parallel with existing latches.
The following figures outline the areas in which it
is not advisable to drill.
Date of Publication: 04/2012
FORD
TRANSIT CUSTOM
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