Ford Ecosport: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - Rear Lamp Mounting Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

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.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Remove the Quarter Panel LH.
   Refer to: Quarter Panel LH (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
   

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

1. Remove the rear lamp mounting panel.
   

Installation

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

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

1. Drill holes in the replacement panel for plug welding.
   Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit

1. Install, properly position and clamp the rear lamp mounting panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers

1. Install plug welds.
   Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

1. Finish repair area 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 the repair 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 Quarter Panel LH.
   Refer to: Quarter Panel LH (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).