Lincoln Nautilus: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Rear Floor Panel Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert gas (MIG) plug welds. Resistance welds may not be placed directly
over original location. They must be placed adjacent to original
location and match factory welds in quantity. Metal inert gas (MIG) plug
welds must equal factory welds in both location and quantity.
NOTE:
Adequately protect all adjacent areas against cutting, grinding and welding procedures.
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Depower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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Remove the rear Subframe.
Refer to: Rear Subframe - AWD (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Rear Subframe - FWD (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
On Both Sides:
Remove the welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
On Both Sides:
Remove the panel.
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Remove the welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Remove the Rear Floor Panel Reinforcement.
Installation
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert gas (MIG) plug welds. Resistance welds may not be placed directly
over original location. They must be placed adjacent to original
location and match factory welds in quantity. Metal inert gas (MIG) plug
welds must equal factory welds in both location and quantity.
NOTE:
Adequately protect all adjacent areas against cutting, grinding and welding procedures.
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Drill plug weld holes in the replacement reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit
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Install, properly position, clamp the replacement reinforcement.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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Install the welds.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
On Both Sides:
Install, properly position, clamp the replacement panel.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
On Both Sides:
Install the welds.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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Dress all welds as required using typical metal finishing techniques.
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Seam Sealing:
All seams must be sealed to production level.
Material: Seam Sealer
/ TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Refinish the entire repair 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 rear subframe.
Refer to: Rear Subframe - AWD (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Rear Subframe - FWD (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
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Repowering the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert gas (MIG) plug welds...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Grinder
Air Body Saw
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Materials
Name
Specification
Flange SealantCU7Z-19B508-A
WSS-M2G348-A11
Removal
Restore vehicle to pre-accident dimensions, if required...
Other information:
Roof Rack Precautions
WARNING: Read and follow the
manufacturer's instructions when you are
fitting a roof rack.
WARNING: When loading the roof
racks, we recommend you evenly distribute
the load, as well as maintain a low center
of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with higher
centers of gravity, may handle differently
than unloaded vehicles...
Folding the Seat Backrest
WARNING: Do not fold a seat if it is
occupied. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
This feature operates when the vehicle is in
park (P) and the liftgate has been open for
less than 10 minutes...