Lincoln Nautilus: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Rear Wheelhouse Outer. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

Removal

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 quarter panel as required.
      Refer to: Quarter Panel LH (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
      

1. NOTE: Cutline shown as a general guideline for minor damage. Complete wheelhouse or inner quarter panel may be required, depending on extent of damage.

   LH side shown, RH side similar. Cut the wheelhouse panel section and remove.
   Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw
   Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter

Installation

1. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

   Cut section from the replacement part.
   Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter
   Use the General Equipment: Plasma Cutter

1. Install and weld the replacement section.
   Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
   Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
   Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers

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

1. Sealing work: All areas must be sealed to production level.
   Material: Seam Sealer / TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM

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 quarter panel.
      Refer to: Quarter Panel LH (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
      

1. Reposition the carpeting and the wiring harness.