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Quarter-Side Panel Rear Section RH - 4-Door > < Quarter-Side Panel Rear Section LH - 5-Door

Focus 1999 (08.1998-12.2004)

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Quarter/Side Panel Rear Section RH—Wagon Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Removal and Installation

Materials
Name
Specification
Quarter panel sectional repair panel
 
Weatherstrip retaining panel
 

Removal

  1. General notes
    • Before beginning the repair remove the bumper, tail lamp, tailgate seal, vent bezel, rocker panel trim, side window, inner trim panels, inner fender, seat cushion, rear seat, seatbelt, door weatherstrip and lock striker.
    • Pay attention to the cut of the replacement part at the rocker panel, the C-pillar and the D-pillar.
    • Move the floor covering and wiring away from the working area

  1. Weatherstrip retaining panel
    • Cut point.

  1. Quarter panel
    • Rough cut

Installation
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Always apply clinched flange protection and 2-pack metal adhesive just before installing the new part.
    Quarter panel
    1. Continuous MIG seam weld.
    1. Puddle weld.
    1. Apply clinched flange protection.
    1. Apply 2-pack metal adhesive.
    1. Clinch the wheel arch joint and resistance spot weld.

  1. Weatherstrip retaining panel
    1. Continuous MIG seam weld.
    1. Puddle weld.

Quarter-Side Panel Rear Section RH - 4-Door > < Quarter-Side Panel Rear Section LH - 5-Door