Ford Fusion: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Rear Lamp Mounting Panel. Removal and Installation
Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Rear Lamp Mounting Panel. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Hot Air Gun | |
| 8 mm Drill Bit | |
| MIG/MAG Welding Equipment | |
| Spot Weld Drill Bit |
Materials
| Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM |
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Removal
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Follow the health and safety precautions.
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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Remove the following items.
Refer to: Back Panel and Reinforcement (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Drill out the spot welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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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 and remove the rear lamp mounting panel.
Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun
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Installation
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Follow the health and safety precautions.
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 panel for plug welding.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit
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Install the rear lamp mounting panel and plug welds.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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Install plug welds.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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Finish repair area using typical metal finishing techniques.
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Sealing work: All areas 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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Install the following items.
Refer to: Back Panel and Reinforcement (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Quarter Panel LH (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Restore corrosion protection.
Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Scraper for Straight Edges
Hot Air Gun
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
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