Lincoln Nautilus: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

Removal

1. 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).
   

NOTE: The rocker panel inner reinforcement is made of martensite steel and cannot be sectioned. It must be replaced at factory seams.

1. Remove the following items:
   1. Remove the rocker panel.
      Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
      
   2. Remove the B-pillar inner panel.
      Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
      

1. Position aside the carpet and wiring harness in the repair area.
   

1. Remove the spot welds.
   Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit

1. NOTE: Use of a heat gun may aid in softening the adhesive.

   Remove the rocker panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

Installation

NOTE: The rocker panel inner reinforcement is made of boron and cannot be sectioned. It must be replaced at factory seams.

1. Apply adhesive in the indicated areas.
   Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive / TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055

1. Install the rocker panel and resistance spot weld.
   Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
   Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers

1. Complete weld with:
   Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Prime the repair area using a Ford approved paint system.
   

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

1. Install the following items:
   1. Install the B-pillar inner panel.
      Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
      
   2. Install the rocker panel.
      Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
      

1. Restore corrosion protection.
   Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. Position the wiring harness and carpet to original position.