Lincoln Nautilus: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / A-Pillar Outer Panel. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

Removal

1. Restore 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).
   

1. Remove the following items:
   1. Remove the hood.
      Refer to: Hood (501-02) .
      
   2. Remove the front door.
      Refer to: Front Door (501-03) .
      
   3. Remove the fender.
      Refer to: Fender (501-02) .
      

1. Position aside the carpet and wiring.
   

1. NOTE: Sectioning cutlines shown are intended as a general guideline, depending on vehicle damage.

   Determine sectioning point and carefully cut the outer body panel only.
   Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw

1. Remove the spot welds.
   Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit

1. NOTE: Use of a heat gun may aid in softening the adhesive.

   Remove the panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

Installation

1. Cut section from the replacement panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw
   Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter

1. Drill holes for plug welding in the replacement part.
   Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit

1. NOTE: Adhesive is applied between the panels and may be resistance welded through.

   Apply adhesive as indicated.
   Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive / TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055

1. Install and weld the replacement panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
   Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
   Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers

1. MIG seam weld the replacement panel.
   Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

1. Metal finish the repair area using typical repair techniques.
   

1. Refinish the repair area using a Ford approved paint system.
   

1. NOTE: Apply seam sealer after priming the area.

   Sealing work: All areas must be sealed to production level.
   Material: Seam Sealer / TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM

1. Restore corrosion protection.
   Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the following items:
   1. Install the fender.
      Refer to: Fender (501-02) .
      
   2. Install the front door.
      Refer to: Front Door (501-03) .
      
   3. Install the hood.
      Refer to: Hood (501-02) .
      

1. Reposition the carpet and wiring.