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:
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
All alignments
Check the body to front door dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.
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Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may ..