Lincoln Nautilus: Roof Sheet Metal Repairs / Roof Front Frame. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment |
Spot Weld Drill Bit |
Locking Pliers |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM |
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Removal
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or MIG
plug welds. Resistance welds may not be placed directly over original
location. They must be placed adjacent to original location and match
factory welds in quantity. MIG plug welds must equal factory welds in both location and quantity.
NOTE:
Adequately protect all adjacent areas against cutting, grinding and welding procedures.
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Depower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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If required:
Dimensionally restore the vehicle to pre-damaged condition.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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If required:
Remove the roof panel.
Refer to: Roof Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Roof Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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Remove the roof front frame.
Installation
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or MIG
plug welds. Resistance welds may not be placed directly over original
location. They must be placed adjacent to original location and match
factory welds in quantity. MIG plug welds must equal factory welds in both location and quantity.
NOTE:
Adequately protect all adjacent areas against cutting, grinding and welding procedures.
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Install,properly position and clamp the roof front frame.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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Install the welds.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
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Metal finish as required using typical metal finishing techniques.
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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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Refinish the repair using a Ford approved paint system.
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Restore corrosion protection.
Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
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If required:
Install the roof panel.
Refer to: Roof Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Roof Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Repower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Scraper for Straight Edges
Spherical Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Other information:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Instant Gel AdhesiveTA-19-C
WSS-M2G401-B5
Repair
Steering wheel with adaptive steering
NOTE:
Steering wheel with SECM is not meant to be repaired, the steering wheel must be replaced.
Remove the steering wheel.
Refer to: Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installa..
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure ..