Ford Fusion: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Rear Wheelhouse Outer. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment |
Air Body Saw |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
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.
Follow the health and safety precautions.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Remove the following items.
Refer to: Quarter Panel LH (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Drill out the spot welds.
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Carefully cut the rear wheelhouse outer panel only and remove.
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A residual flange in the joining area of approximately
12 mm is needed for welding in the components with an overlap.
Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw
Installation
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Cut repair panel so that it will overlap by approximately 12 mm in the joining area.
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Install the rear wheelhouse outer panel, clamp in position and spot weld.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
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Install the spot welds.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
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Finish the repair area using typical metal finishing procedures.
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Sealing work: All ares must be sealed to production level.
Material: Seam Sealer
/ TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Refinish using Ford approved paint system.
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Install the LH quarter panel.
Refer to: Quarter Panel LH (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Restore the corrosion prevention.
Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTICE:
Battery electric vehicle (BEV), hybrid electric vehicle
(HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contain a high-voltage
battery...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTICE:
Battery electric vehicle (BEV), hybrid electric vehicle
(HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contain a high-voltage
battery...
Other information:
Some state and provincial and local
governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs
to inspect the emission control equipment
on your vehicle. Failure to pass this
inspection could prevent you from getting
a vehicle registration.
If the service engine soon
indicator is on or the bulb does
not work, your vehicle may need
service...
Declaration of Conformity
Your vehicle could have components that
transmit and receive radio waves and are
therefore subject to government
regulation.
These components must accept any
interference received, including
interference that could cause undesired
operation...