Ford Ecosport: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - Back Panel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment |
8 mm Drill Bit |
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment |
Spot Weld Drill Bit |
Locking Pliers |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM |
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Removal
NOTE:
The back panel is constructed of mild steel and
High-Strength low alloy (HSLA) 350 grade steel and may be sectioned. The
following assumes full component replacement. Adjust to meet repair
needs.
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Restore the vehicle to pre-accident dimensions, if required.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Remove the following items:
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Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the liftgate.
Refer to: Liftgate (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Reposition the carpeting and wiring harness away from the repair area.
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Remove the fasteners and the reinforcement plate.
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Remove the spot welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Use a wire wheel or equivalent tool to remove sealer and remove the back panel.
Installation
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Refer to: Joining Techniques (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
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Drill holes for plug welding in the replacement panel.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit
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Install the panel and clamp in position.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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Spot weld the flanges.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
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Plug weld the panel.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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Metal finish the welds 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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Restore corrosion protection.
Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
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Install the reinforcement plate.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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Install the following items:
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Install the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Install the liftgate.
Refer to: Liftgate (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Install the loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Reposition the carpeting and wiring harness.
Other information:
Low One Way Clutch
For low one way clutch operation, REFER to: Transmission
Description (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic
Transmission – 6F15, Description and Operation).
REFER to: Low One-Way Clutch Assembly (307-01B Automatic Transmission -
6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Description and Operation).
NOTICE:
Do not clean in water or with wat..
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Module
DTC
Description
Action
PCM
P2282:00
Air Leak Between Throttle Body and Intake Valves Bank 1: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoi..