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Quarter-Side Panel Rear Section RH - Wagon > < 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—4-Door Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Removal and Installation

Materials
Name
Specification
Sectional repair quarter panel
 
Weatherstrip retaining panel
 

Removal

  1. General notes
    • Before beginning the repair, remove the bumper, the tail lamp, the luggage compartment lid seal, the vent bezel, the rocker panel trim, the side window, the inner trim panels, the inner fender, the seat cushion, the rear seat, the seatbelt, the door weatherstrip and the 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 (partial removal)
    • Cut point.

  1. Quarter panel
    1. Mill out two panel thicknesses at the join with the rear parcel shelf.
    1. Cut point.
    1. Warm the area.
    1. Detach the braze points.

Installation
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Apply 2-pack metal adhesive only just immediately before installing the new part.
    Sealing
    • Apply 2-pack metal adhesive.

  1. Quarter panel
    1. Continuous MIG seam weld.
    1. Puddle weld.
    1. Clinch the wheel arch folded joint and resistance spot weld.
    1. Braze.

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

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