Lincoln Nautilus: Body System - General Information / Body - Overview. Description and Operation
Insulation
Insulation
is used as a sound-deadener to reduce exterior road and powertrain
noises from the interior of the vehicle. Mastic insulators are also used
as insulation. Insulation is installed:
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under the roof.
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above and below the instrument panel.
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at the cowl side panels.
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over the front and rear floorpans.
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inside the B-, C- and D-pillar sections.
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on the wheelhouse/quarter panel.
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behind the rear quarter trim panel.
Other forms of insulation include:
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front tunnel stiffening pad.
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dash panel stiffener.
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rear wheelhouse mastic pads.
It has heat-bonded mastic deadeners for improved NVH characteristics.
It also has sound dampeners located inside the D-pillar and plug holes in the inner rear quarter.
Body Sealer Types and Applications
Seam Sealer
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heavy-bodied, non-sag adhesive/sealer used on standing
cosmetic seams, truck bed seams, tooled door skin seams and floorpans.
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can be used on water leaks and noise concerns.
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
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form-in-place gasket and multi-purpose adhesive/sealant.
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room temperature curing silicone rubber.
Silicone Spray Lubricant
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keeps the door and window weatherstrip pliable and soft.
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makes the door easier to close.
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retards weatherstrip squeaks.
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retards weatherstrip wear.
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helps retain door window alignment by reducing friction between the glass frame and the rubber weatherstrip.
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should not be used prior to painting.
Trim and Weatherstrip Adhesive
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quick drying, strong adhesive designed to hold weatherstripping onto all body panels and surrounding metal.
Symptom Chart(s)
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)...
Other information:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass CleanerZC-23
ESR-M14P5-A
Repair
Bring the vehicle up to at least the specified room temperature or above.
Temperature:
60.8
°F (
16
°C)
NOTE:
The new terminal covers the original terminal
location, but it must be placed so the terminal conductive areas will be
placed on a good ..
Removal
NOTE:
If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
Remove the climate control housing.
Refer to: Climate Control Housing (412-00)
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Remove the heater tube dash panel seal.
Remove the retainers, release the clip and position the heater tube bracket aside.
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