Ford Ecosport: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - Back Panel and Reinforcement

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).
   

1. Remove the following items:
   1. Remove the back panel.
      Refer to: Back Panel (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
      

1. Reposition the carpeting and the wiring harness away from the working area.
   

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

1. NOTE: Use care to avoid damaging adjacent flanges.

   Remove the panel.
   

Installation

NOTE: Sealer or adhesive must not be applied in welding zones. Areas which were bonded or sealed need to be thoroughly sealed afterwards.

1. Refer to: Joining Techniques (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. Install the panel and position in place.
   Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers

1. Resistance spot weld the panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

1. Metal finish the welds 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 back panel.
      Refer to: Back Panel (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
      

1. Reposition the carpeting and wiring harness.