1999 Ford Escort Auto Body repair - Crash Repairs

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 102,000 MILES
My car was involved in a front end collision. The radiator and A/C condenser were pushed backwards into the engine. The Radiator support was destroyed and must be replaced. I see on line that I can purchase a new part to replace it. My problem is I do not see how I can remove the old support. It seems to be spot welded to the frame and fenders. My question is how can I remove this support to replace the support? How do I get around the spot welds to remove the old support? Once I do this, I feel the rest is easy to replace the parts.
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 AT 1:48 PM

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Tiny
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You'll need a drill and a spot-weld bit.
Then, when you go to put the new one back in, you can just drill the spotwelds through, and place Stainless steel rivets through the holes
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 AT 7:51 PM

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