Lincoln Nautilus: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Rear Side Member. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTICE: The rear side member(s) are constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 800 steel and cannot be sectioned. Side member assembly must be replaced at factory joints.

1. Restore 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 back panel.
      Refer to: Back Panel and Reinforcement (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
      
   2. Remove the rear subframe, as equipped.
      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).
      
   3. Remove the fuel tank, as equipped.
      Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01B Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS), Removal and Installation).
      Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01B Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS), Removal and Installation).
      

1. Overview of rear side member assembly.
   

1. Reposition the carpet and wiring harness away from the working area.
   

1. Remove the crossmember and reinforcement spot welds as required.
   Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit

Installation

1. Overview of rear side member assembly.
   

1. Weld the crossmember and reinforcements.
   Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

1. Metal finish as required using typical metal finishing techniques.
   

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 back panel.
      Refer to: Back Panel and Reinforcement (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
      
   2. Install the fuel tank, as equipped.
      Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01B Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS), Removal and Installation).
      Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01B Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS), Removal and Installation).
      
   3. Install the rear subframe, as equipped.
      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).
      

1. Reposition the carpeting and wiring harness.