2006 FORD TRANSIT catalytic converter

1.2 Commercial and Legal Aspects
1.2.1 Terminology
NOTE: Any modifications to the vehicle must
be noted in the owner's handbook or new
descriptive literature included with the owner's
documentation.
Vehicle Converter refers to any re-seller altering
the vehicle by converting the body and adding
or modifying any equipment not originally
specified and or supplied by Ford.
Unique component or similar wording refers to
non-Ford specified or after sale fitment not
covered by Ford warranty.
1.2.2 Warranty on Ford Vehicles
Please contact The National Sales Company in
the country where the vehicle will be registered
for details of the terms of any applicable Ford
warranty.
The Vehicle Converter should warrant its design,
materials and construction for a period at least
equal to any applicable Ford warranty
The Vehicle Converter must ensure that any
alteration made to a Ford vehicle or component
does not reduce the safety, function, or durability
of the vehicle or any component.
The Vehicle Converter shall be solely responsible
for any damage resulting from any alteration
made by the Vehicle Converter or any of its
agents to a Ford Vehicle Component.
The Vehicle Converter releases Ford from all
claims by any third party for any cost or loss
(including any consequential damages) arising
from work performed by a Vehicle Converter
unless Ford has given its prior written consent
to such liability.
1.2.3 Legal and Vehicle Type
Approval
•All components embodied on Ford vehicles
are approved to the applicable legal
requirements.
•Ford vehicles have Type Approval for the
intended marketing territories.
WARNING: Exception - Incomplete
vehicles require further approval
when completed by the Body
Builder.
•The Transit range has Type Approval for many
territories, although the full range of vehicles
shown in this manual are not necessarily
released in all territories. Check with your local
ford National Sales Company representative.
•Significant changes to the vehicle may affect
its legal compliance. Strict adherence to the
original design intent for brakes, weight
distribution, lighting, occupant safety and
hazardous materials compliance in particular
is mandatory.
1.2.4 Alternative Type Approval
If significant changes are made the Body Builder
must negotiate with the relevant authority. Any
changes to the vehicle operating conditions must
be advised to the customer.
1.2.5 Legal Obligations and
Liabilities
The Vehicle Converter should consult with its
legal advisor on any questions concerning its
legal obligations and liabilities.
1.2.6 General Product Safety
Requirement
The Vehicle Converter shall ensure that any
vehicle it places on the market complies with the
European General Product safety Directive
2001/95/EC (as amended periodically). The
Vehicle Converter shall also ensure that any
alteration it makes to a Ford vehicle or
component does not reduce its compliance with
the European General Product Safety Directive.
The Vehicle Converter shall release Ford from all
liability for damages resulting from:
•Failure to comply with these Body Equipment
Mounting directives, in particular warnings.
•Faulty design, production, installation,
assembly or alteration not originally specified
by Ford.
•Failure to comply with the basic fit for purpose
principles inherent in the original product.
WARNINGS:
Do not exceed the gross vehicle
mass, gross train mass, axle plates
and trailer plate
Do not change the tire size or load
rating
Do not modify the steering system.
Excessive heat can build up from
the exhaust system, in particular
from the catalytic converter. Ensure
adequate heat shields are
maintained. Maintain sufficient
clearance to hot parts
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3.7 Exhaust System
3.7.1 Extensions and Optional
Exhausts
CAUTIONS:
Non-standard systems must be
tested for engine back pressure and
all legal compliance (noise and
emissions)
Make sure that for any pipes that
require bending, the radius of the
bend is minimum 2.5x tube diameter
Make sure that sufficient clearance
is maintained for all driving
conditions to all hot and moving
components.
NOTE: Where possible all pipe connections
should be designed so that the gas flows from
smaller to larger diameter pipes
For some territories a side exhaust is available as
a Special Vehicle Option on Chassis Cab.

Exhaust Pipe Design Principles
DescriptionItem
diameterd
radius = 2.5dr
3.7.2 Exhaust Pipes and Supports
CAUTIONS:
Maintain the original set-up and heat
shields
Do not position any plastic, rubber
or any other components closer to
the down pipe, catalytic converter
that the original Ford design (100mm
minimum).
3.7.3 Exhaust Heat Shields
Low Floor Exhaust Heat Shields
•Catalytic converters, in particular, operate at
high temperatures
•Ensure existing shields are maintained
•Add further shields over exhaust system as
necessary to avoid fire risk.
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WARNING: Excessive heat can build
up from the exhaust system, in
particular from the catalytic
converter. Ensure adequate heat
shields are maintained.
NOTE: The reinforcement plate in cab back
panel to chassis member area must be
maintained, please refer to Figure E74543.
Please refer also to the following Illustrations:
•Refer to: 5.11 Frame and Body Mounting (page
222).
(Figure E74576 - Self Supporting Body
Structure, Figure E74517 - Frame Drilling and
Tube Reinforcing and Figure E74577 - Low
floor Standard Chassis Frame).
•Refer to: 5.7 Roof Opening Panel (page 214).
(Figure E74678 - Driver's Standing Head
Room).
For any conversion structure attached to or
mounted onto the base vehicle cab structure the
following applies:
•Ensure that neither the conversion structure
nor the existing vehicle structure get
pre-loaded by the assembly process.
•Adhesive jointing is recommended but should
be supplemented with mechanical fasteners
to prevent initial peel and long term failure.
•Spread bolt loads to minimize local stress.
Body Attachment Holes in chassis Frame Top Flange Short Wheelbase
Dimensions (mm)for Body Attachment Holes in chassis Frame Top Flange Short
Wheelbase
110G19A
1406H11B
665J104C
592K101D
730L804E
506M799F
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5.10 Corrosion Prevention
5.10.1 General
Avoid drilling into closed frame body members
to avoid the risk of corrosion from swarf.
If drilling is required, however:
•Re-paint metal edges and protect against
corrosion after cutting or drilling operations.
•Endeavor to remove all swarf from inside the
side member and treat to prevent corrosion.
•Apply corrosion protection inside and outside
of the chassis frame.
5.10.2 Repairing Damaged Paint
After cutting or reworking any sheet metal on
the vehicle the damaged paint must be repaired.
Ensure all materials are compatible with the
relevant Ford specifications and maintain the
original performance where possible. Consult
the Vehicle Converter Advisory Service
[email protected] for specifications.
5.10.3 Under Body Protection and
Material
WARNING: Do not over-coat or
contaminate surfaces of
components such as brakes or
catalytic converters.
Ensure all materials are compatible with the
relevant Ford specifications and maintain the
original performance where possible.
Some proprietary products affect the original
coatings. For specifications of corrosion
protection materials, please consult your local
National Sales Company representative or the
Vehicle Converter Advisory Service
[email protected].
5.10.4 Painting Road Wheels
WARNING: Do not paint wheel clamp
surfaces in contact with other
wheels, brake drum or disc, hub and
holes or surface under wheel nuts.
Any further treatment in these areas
may affect the wheel clamp
performance and the vehicle safety.
Mask the wheel when changing the
color or repairing paint.
5.10.5 Contact Corrosion
When using different materials with a different
electrochemical potential, ensure that materials
are isolated from each other to prevent contact
corrosion caused by a potential difference.
Use appropriate isolation materials.
Where possible, choose materials with low level
of electrochemical potential difference.
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