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Fiesta 2002.25 (11.2001-)

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Rear Outer Wheelhouse Half Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Removal and Installation

Materials
Name
Specification
Wheelhouse outer half
 
Wheelhouse reinforcement
 
NVH element
 

Removal

  1. General Instructions
    • side panel, back panel, lamp mounting panel and lamp mounting panel reinforcement are already removed before the start of repairs.
NOTE:
NOTE:Make the separating cut on the wheel house reinforcement offset from the wheel house outer halves.
  1. Wheelhouse reinforcement
    1. Separating cut.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.
    1. Warm the area (to about 170° C) and release the NVH elements.

  1. Wheelhouse outer half
    1. Separating cut.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.

Installation

NOTE:
NOTE:The instructions concerning welding equipment given in Section 501-25A must be observed before resistance spot welding body panels with a total thickness of 3 mm and greater.
  1. Wheelhouse outer half
    • Drill holes for puddle welding.

  1. Wheelhouse outer half
    1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Resistance spot welding.
    1. Puddle weld.

  1. Wheelhouse outer half
    1. Glue the NVH element in place with PU glass adhesive.
    1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Resistance spot welding.
    1. Puddle weld.

Quarter-Side Panel Rear Section RH > < Rear Side Member Section