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

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal inert gas (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. Metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds must equal factory welds in both location and quantity.

NOTE: Adequately protect all adjacent areas against cutting, grinding and welding procedures.

1. Depower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. If Required:
   Remove the muffler and tailpipe.
   Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00A Exhaust System - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS), Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - LHD 4WD (309-00C Exhaust System - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - LHD FWD (309-00C Exhaust System - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
   

1. If Required:
   Remove the Driveshaft.
   Refer to: Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
   

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

Installation

NOTE: Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal inert gas (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. Metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds must equal factory welds in both location and quantity.

NOTE: Adequately protect all adjacent areas against cutting, grinding and welding procedures.

1. Drill plug weld holes in the replacement reinforcement.
   Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit

1. Install, properly position, clamp and weld the replacement reinforcement.
   Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
   Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

1. Dress all welds as required using typical metal finishing techniques.
   

1. Refinish the entire repair using a Ford approved paint system.
   

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

1. If Required:
   Remove the Driveshaft.
   Refer to: Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
   

1. If Required:
   Install the muffler and tailpipe.
   Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00A Exhaust System - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS), Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - LHD 4WD (309-00C Exhaust System - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe - LHD FWD (309-00C Exhaust System - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
   

1. Repowering the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).