Ford Fusion: 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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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: 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
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.
Follow the health and safety precautions.
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).
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
NOTICE:
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Other information:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
When changing the air filter element, use
only the air filter element listed.
For EcoBoost equipped vehicles: When
servicing the air cleaner, it is important that
no foreign material enter the air induction
system..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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: Climate Control System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Informat..