Ford Ecosport: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - Rear Wheelhouse Outer
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Spherical Cutter |
Air Body Saw |
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment |
Locking Pliers |
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM |
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Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Remove the following items:
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Refer to: Quarter Panel LH (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
Cut-line shown as a guideline, wheelhouse may be sectioned as required to meet repair needs.
Cut damaged portion of the wheelhouse panel and remove.
Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw
Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter
Installation
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Refer to: Joining Techniques (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
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Cut replacement section from the service panel.
Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw
Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter
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Install replacement panel and clamp in position.
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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Seam weld the entire joint.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
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Metal finish the joint using typical metal finishing techniques.
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Seam sealing: All seams must be seal to production level.
Material: Seam Sealer
/ TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Refinish the entire 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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Install the following items:
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Refer to: Quarter Panel LH (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
NOTE:
The inner quarter panel is constructed of mild steel and
High-Stre..
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the hood.
Refer to: Hood (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and the hood hinge.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Installation
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Removal
Remove the camshafts.
Refer to: Camshaft (303-01C Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be
reused, mark the location of the valve tappets to make sure they are
assembled in their original positions.
NOTE:
Lubricate the valve tappets with clean engine oil prior ..