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Quarter Panel LH - Wagon > < 501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs|Specifications

Focus 1999 (08.1998-12.2004)

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Quarter Panel LH—4-Door Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Removal and Installation

Materials
Name
Specification
Quarter panel
 
Weatherstrip retaining panel
 

Removal

  1. General notes
    • Depending on the damage, it is also possible to carry out a sectional replacement on the quarter panel or repair it with roof panelling sections (see Operation 44 513 0).
    • Remove the following: bumper, tail lamp, tailgate seal, vent bezel, side window, trim panels, inner fender, seat cushion, rear seat backrest, seatbelt, door weatherstrip and lock striker.
    • Move floor coverings and wiring away from the working area.

  1. Weatherstrip retaining panel
    • Cut point.

  1. Quarter panel
    1. Cut point.
    1. Mill out two panel thicknesses at the join between the quarter panel and the rear parcel shelf.
    1. Heat the area.
    1. Possible cutting area.
    1. Detach the brazing points.

Installation

  1. Quarter panel
    • Before installing the new part, weld on the reinforcement plate in the area of the bumper mounting.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Apply 2-pack metal adhesive only just immediately before installing the new part.
    Quarter panel
    1. Continuous MIG seam weld.
    1. At the cut edge, spot weld the backing strip and continuous MIG seam weld.
    1. Apply 2-pack metal adhesive. Then clinch the wheel arch folded joint and resistance spot weld.
    1. Puddle weld.
    1. Braze.

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

Quarter Panel LH - Wagon > < 501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs|Specifications