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Lincoln Nautilus: Front End Sheet Metal Repairs / Fender Apron Panel Reinforcement. Removal and Installation

Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2024 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Front End Sheet Metal Repairs / Fender Apron Panel Reinforcement. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Grinder
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers

Removal

  1. 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).
  1. Remove the following items:
    1. Remove the hood.
      Refer to: Hood (501-02) .
    2. Remove the headlamp.
      Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
    3. Remove the battery, LH side only.
      Refer to: Battery Tray (414-01) .
    4. Remove the fender.
      Refer to: Fender (501-02) .

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

  1. Remove the spot welds and seam welds located at rear of the panel.
    Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
    Use the General Equipment: Grinder
  1. Remove the fender apron reinforcement panel.
    Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
  1. NOTE: The inner fender apron reinforcement can be sectioned depending on extent of damage. Cutline indicated is a general guideline, entire reinforcement will be required if damage is more severe.

    Remove the welds and cut through the reinforcement panel.
    Use the General Equipment: Grinder
    Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
  1. Remove the inner apron reinforcement section.

Installation

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

  1. Cut section from replacement part.
    Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter
  1. Install the replacement reinforcement panel and seam weld.
    Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
  1. Weld the replacement panel.
    Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
    Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
  1. Install the reinforcement panel and weld.
    Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
    Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
  1. Resistance spot weld the panel along upper and lower flanges.
    Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
  1. Complete all panel sectioning seams using typical metal finishing techniques.
  1. Prime the repair using a Ford approved paint system.
  1. Sealing work: All areas must be sealed to production level.
  1. Refinish using a Ford approved paint system.
  1. Restore corrosion protection
    Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
  1. Install the following items:
    1. Install the battery, LH side only.
      Refer to: Battery Tray (414-01) .
    2. Install the headlamp.
      Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
    3. Install the fender.
      Refer to: Fender (501-02) .
    4. Install the hood.
      Refer to: Hood (501-02) .

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