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:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Disconnect Rear Drive Unit FluidXY-75W-QL
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Draining
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the RDU fluid fill plug.
Remove the RDU fluid drain plug and all..
WARNING:
Air conditioning liquid refrigerant R-134a and R-1234yf are
capable of harming eyes or freezing skin. Always wear safety goggles and
avoid contact with liquid refrigerant. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Air conditioning refrigerant R-134a and R-1234yf gases are
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