Lincoln Nautilus: 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
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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.
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Remove the following items:
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Remove the rocker panel.
Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the B-pillar inner panel.
Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Position aside the carpet and wiring harness in the repair area.
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Remove the spot welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit
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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.
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Apply adhesive in the indicated areas.
Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive
/ TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Install the rocker panel and resistance spot weld.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
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Complete weld with:
Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Prime the repair area using a Ford approved paint system.
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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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Install the following items:
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Install the B-pillar inner panel.
Refer to: B-Pillar and Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Install the rocker panel.
Refer to: Rocker Panel (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Restore corrosion protection.
Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
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Position the wiring harness and carpet to original position.
Other information:
System Operation
Programmable Module Installation (PMI)
PMI is a diagnostic scan tool process which configures settings in a new module. Data used for the PMI
process is automatically downloaded from the original module and
stored when a diagnostic scan tool session is started. If this data
cannot be retrieved from the module being replaced, the diagnostic scan
tool may prompt for Config..
Head Restraint Components
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
Two steel stems.
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
Adjusting the Head Restraint
WARNING: Fully adjust the head
restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of
neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not
a..