Lincoln Nautilus: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Front Door Skin Panel. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Grinder |
Hot Air Gun |
Knife |
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment |
Locking Pliers |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Metal Bonding Adhesive TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055 |
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Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM |
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Flexible Foam Repair 3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121 |
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Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Inspect the upper and lower door hinges for wear, install new or rebuild as necessary.
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Remove the following items:
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Remove the front door glass.
Refer to: Front Door Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front door handle.
Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front door.
Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the exterior mirror.
Refer to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front door upper moulding.
Refer to: Front Door Upper Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front door moulding.
Refer to: Front Door Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Carefully cut through the outer panel only.
Use the General Equipment: Grinder
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Remove the outer door panel.
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Remove the remaining portion of the front door skin hem flange.
Use the General Equipment: Knife
Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun
Installation
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Remove all adhesive and foreign materials from the door shell to outer door panel mating surfaces.
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Remove the e-coat from the mating surface.
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Apply adhesive to the door shell mating surface.
Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive
/ TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Install the outer door panel and partially crimp the flange.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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Temporarily install the door on the vehicle.
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Check for proper alignment and adjust as necessary.
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Carefully open the door and tack weld to lock panel in place.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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Remove the door from the vehicle.
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NOTE:
Smooth any residual adhesive squeeze-out in to the seam to act as a sealer.
Complete the flanging process.
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Remove all foreign material.
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Apply a Ford approved primer to the flange area.
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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 door shell flange using a Ford approved paint system.
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Install the door.
Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Sand and refinish the exterior repair area using a Ford approved paint system.
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Install NVH mastic pads.
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Apply anti-flutter NVH expanding foam as indicated.
Material: Flexible Foam Repair
/ 3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121
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Install the following items:
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Install the front door glass.
Refer to: Front Door Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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Install the exterior mirror.
Refer to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
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Install the front door handle.
Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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Install the front door upper moulding.
Refer to: Front Door Upper Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Install the front door moulding.
Refer to: Front Door Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, 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
Grinder
Hot Air Gun
Knife
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Flexible Foam Repair3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121
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