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Lincoln Nautilus: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation

Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Hot Air Gun
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers

Materials

Name Specification
Metal Bonding Adhesive
TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Seam Sealer
TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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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).

NOTE: The rocker panel inner reinforcement is made of martensite steel and cannot be sectioned. It must be replaced at factory seams.

  1. Remove the following items:
    1. Remove the rocker panel.
      Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
    2. Remove the B-pillar inner panel.
      Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
  1. Position aside the carpet and wiring harness in the repair area.
  1. Remove the spot welds.
    Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
  1. NOTE: Use of a heat gun may aid in softening the adhesive.

    Remove the rocker panel.
    Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

Installation

NOTE: The rocker panel inner reinforcement is made of boron and cannot be sectioned. It must be replaced at factory seams.

  1. Apply adhesive in the indicated areas.
    Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive / TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
  1. Install the rocker panel and resistance spot weld.
    Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
    Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
  1. Complete weld with:
    Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
  1. Prime the repair area using a Ford approved paint system.
  1. Sealing work: All areas must be sealed to production level.
    Material: Seam Sealer / TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
  1. Install the following items:
    1. Install the B-pillar inner panel.
      Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
    2. Install the rocker panel.
      Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
  1. Restore corrosion protection.
    Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
  1. Position the wiring harness and carpet to original position.

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