Lincoln Nautilus: Front End Sheet Metal Repairs / Front Side Member Section. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment |
Spherical Cutter |
Air Body Saw |
8 mm Drill Bit |
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment |
Spot Weld Drill Bit |
Locking Pliers |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM |
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Removal
NOTE:
This procedure is intended for sectioning a small portion of the front side member when collision damage is minimal.
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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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).
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Remove the following items:
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Remove the bumper.
Refer to: Front Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the headlamp assembly.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the fender.
Refer to: Fender (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the fender splash shield.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the cooling module (as equipped).
Refer to: Cooling Module (303-03B Engine Cooling - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS), Removal and Installation).
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Remove the hood.
Refer to: Hood (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the subframe.
Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the battery, LH side only.
Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the radiator grille opening panel.
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Remove the spot welds on the fender mounting bracket.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Remove the spot welds on the fender mounting bracket front flange.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Remove the fender mounting bracket.
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Remove the spot welds and remove the panel from the fender apron assembly.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Remove the spot welds on the outer side member.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Remove the section on the outer side member.
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NOTICE:
Cut through the inner side member only.
Measure and cut the inner side member and remove.
Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter
Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw
Installation
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Measure and cut section from the replacement part.
Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter
Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw
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Create a backer piece from a suitable piece of the inner frame rail material.
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Drill holes for plug welding the replacement inner frame rail section.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit
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NOTE:
Fender apron panel and engine mounting brackets removed from view for clarity.
Drill holes for plug welding in the inner frame rail section.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit
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Install the backer reinforcement and weld to the inner frame rail.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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NOTE:
Check for dimensional accuracy before welding.
Install the frame rail replacement section and weld.
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Seam weld the replacement section.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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NOTE:
Original panel may be reused if undamaged, otherwise
replacement panel will need to be removed from a new fender apron
assembly and installed.
Remove the panel from the fender apron assembly.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Remove section from the replacement part.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Install the replacement section and weld.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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Install the panel to the fender apron assembly and resistance spot weld.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
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Drill holes in the replacement fender mounting bracket for plug welding.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit
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Install the fender mounting bracket and weld.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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Weld the panel flanges.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
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Drill holes in the bumper mount bracket replacement part for plug welding.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit
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Install the bumper mounting bracket and weld to the inner side member.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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Complete welding the bumper mounting bracket on the outer side member.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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Complete all panel sectioning seams using typical metal finishing techniques.
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Prime the entire repair using a Ford approved paint system.
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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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Restore corrosion protection.
Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
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Install the radiator grille opening panel.
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Install the following items:
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Install the subframe.
Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
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Install the cooling module (as equipped).
Refer to: Cooling Module (303-03B Engine Cooling - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS), Removal and Installation).
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Install the battery, LH side only.
Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the fender splash shield.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Install the fender.
Refer to: Fender (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Install the headlamp assembly.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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Install the bumper.
Refer to: Front Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar...
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