5.1.1 Estruturas da carroceria - geral

5 Body and Paint 5.1 Body 5.1.1 Body Structures - General Information CAUTION: Load carrying structures should not be mounted onto an existing load tray or load box. When carrying out vehicle conversions/modifications the following points should be considered: • Make sure that the vehicle structural integrity is maintained. • Do not drill into closed frame body members. • Make sure that the design for the body alterations or additional structure disperse the load evenly. CAUTION: Uneven load distribution couldresultinunacceptablehandling and braking characteristics. • Re-paint metal edges after cutting or drilling. All metal edges must comply with exterior and interior protection legislation. • All fixings through the floor, sides or roof must be sealed. Wheelhouse Envelope X A B C D r r E E X E134132 FordRanger 2011.5 • Make sure that fixings in the 'B'-pillar area do not encroach on the seat belts or seat belt reels. 5.1.2 Integrated Bodies and Conversions For integral structures such as ambulances or motor-homes with increased rear overhang built onto the chassis the following applies: • Reduced departure angles, e.g. rear entry step, should be discussed with the end user / customer. Consider removable components to avoid damage on ferries or low-loaders. • Unique spare wheel stowage may be required if obscured by rear step, check for accessibility. • The recommended dimensions for wheelhouses on conversions are outlined in the following figure. 1 H K L G F X-X Date of Publication: 05/2011