Lincoln Nautilus: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment |
Hot Air Gun |
Spot Weld Drill Bit |
Locking Pliers |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Metal Bonding Adhesive TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055 |
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Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM |
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Removal
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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).
NOTE:
The rocker panel inner reinforcement is made of martensite
steel and cannot be sectioned. It must be replaced at factory seams.
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Remove the following items:
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Remove the rocker panel.
Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the B-pillar inner panel.
Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Position aside the carpet and wiring harness in the repair area.
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Remove the spot welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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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.
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Apply adhesive in the indicated areas.
Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive
/ TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Install the rocker panel and resistance spot weld.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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Complete weld with:
Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Prime the repair area 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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Install the following items:
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Install the B-pillar inner panel.
Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Install the rocker panel.
Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Restore corrosion protection.
Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
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Position the wiring harness and carpet to original position.
Other information:
Removal
Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
NOTICE:
Take extra care not to crease the headliner.
Release the retainers and position aside the headliner.
Disconnect the power liftgate motor electrical connector.
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wooden Block
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Failure to follow the instructions below may result in damage to the TPMS .
NOTICE:
The TPMS
sensor is mounted to the valve stem. Removal of the valve stem
requires dismounting the tire from the wheel and removal of the TPMS sensor.
NOTE:
Use only the Digital Tire Pressure Gauge any time tire
pressures ..