Lincoln Nautilus: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Rear Wheelhouse Outer. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment |
Spherical Cutter |
Plasma 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
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Restore 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).
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Remove the following items:
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Remove the quarter panel as required.
Refer to: Quarter Panel LH (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
Cutline shown as a general guideline for minor
damage. Complete wheelhouse or inner quarter panel may be required,
depending on extent of damage.
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Cut the wheelhouse panel section and remove.
Use the General Equipment: Air Body Saw
Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter
Installation
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NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Cut section from the replacement part.
Use the General Equipment: Spherical Cutter
Use the General Equipment: Plasma Cutter
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Install and weld the replacement section.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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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 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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Install the quarter panel.
Refer to: Quarter Panel LH (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Reposition the carpeting and the wiring harness.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar...
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:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar...
Other information:
Accessing the Trip Computer
Using the instrument cluster controls, select
the following to access the trip computer:
Resetting the Trip Computer
Resetting the Individual Trip Values
Using the instrument cluster controls, select
the following to reset individual trip values:
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App Precautions
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operate..