Ford Fusion: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Back Panel and Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hot Air Gun |
8 mm Drill Bit |
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment |
Spot Weld Drill Bit |
Locking Pliers |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Metal Bonding Adhesive TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B |
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Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM |
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Removal
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Remove the following items.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Refer to: Rear Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly - 4-Door (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the luggage compartment trim.
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Reposition the carpet and wiring harness away from the work area.
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Drill out the spot welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Break the adhesive bond.
Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun
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Remove the back panel and reinforcement.
Installation
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Drill holes in the replacement back panel reinforcement for plug welding.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit
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Apply the adhesive, install the back panel and reinforcement and clamp in position.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive
/ TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Install the plug welds.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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Finish the repair area using typical metal finishing procedures.
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Seam sealing: All seams must be sealed to production level.
Material: Seam Sealer
/ TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Refinish using a ford approved paint system.
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Restore corrosion protection.
Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
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Reposition the wiring harness and carpet.
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Install the following items.
Refer to: Rear Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly - 4-Door (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Scraper for Straight Edges
Hot Air Gun
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
NOTICE:
Battery electric vehicle (BEV), hybrid electric vehicle
(HEV) and plug-in hybrid electr..
Other information:
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™
Minimum.
Maximum.
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/2.5L/2.7L EcoBoost™
Minimum.
Nominal.
Maximum.
Engine Oil Check
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
Run the engine until it reaches normal
operatin..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Detach the tilt motor electrical connector and remove the screws.
Torque:
27 lb.in (3 Nm)
Remove the tilt motor.
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