1999 Ford Escort Auto Body repair - Crash Repairs

1999 FORD ESCORT
102,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WWBURROWS
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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.
Jan 28, 2009 at 1:48 PM
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JNOVACK
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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
Jan 28, 2009 at 7:51 PM
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