Ford Ecosport: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - Rear Lamp Mounting Panel
Special Tool(s) /
General 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:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert gas (MIG) plug welds. Resistance welds may not be placed directly
over original location. They must be placed adjacent to original
location and match factory welds in quantity. Metal inert gas (MIG) plug
welds must equal factory welds in both location and quantity.
NOTE:
Adequately protect all adjacent areas against cutting, grinding and welding procedures.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Remove the Quarter Panel LH.
Refer to: Quarter Panel LH (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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Remove the rear lamp mounting panel.
Installation
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Refer to: Joining Techniques (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
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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, properly position and clamp the rear lamp mounting panel.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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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 the repair 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 Quarter Panel LH.
Refer to: Quarter Panel LH (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
NOTE:
Rear doors removed for clarity...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Adhesive Tape
WARNING:
If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail
prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to
follow these instructions may increase the risk of serious personal
injury or death in a crash...
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart...