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Fiesta 2002.25 (11.2001-)

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Inner Quarter Panel and Wheelhouse Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Removal and Installation

General Equipment
Measurement or alignment angle system
Materials
Name
Specification
Inner quarter panel with wheelhouse
 
Wheelhouse reinforcement
 
NVH element
 

Removal

  1. General notes
    • Quarter panel, back panel, lamp mounting panel and water drain panel are already removed before the start of repairs.
    • Necessary removal work: side panel trim.
    • Reposition the carpeting and the wiring away from the working area.
NOTE:
NOTE:When separating the side panel, do not exceed the maximum displacement of the cut line in relation to the roof edge.
  1. Inner quarter panel reinforcement
    1. Separating cut.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.

  1. Inner side panel with reinforcement
    1. Separating cut.
    1. Cut location (two panel thicknesses).
    1. Mill out the spot welds.

  1. Inner quarter panel reinforcement
    1. Separating cut.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.

Installation
  1. Inner quarter panel
    1. Drill holes for puddle welding.

  1. Inner quarter panel
    1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Resistance spot welding.
    1. Puddle weld.

  1. Inner quarter panel reinforcement
    1. Apply PU glass adhesive to the NVH element.
    1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Resistance spot welding.
    1. Puddle weld.

Water Drain Panel Reinforcement > < Quarter Panel RH