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Quarter-Side Panel Rear Section LH - Wagon > < Quarter Panel LH - Convertible

Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Quarter/Side Panel Rear Section LH—4-Door Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
Removal and Installation

  1. Replacement parts
    • Repair panel, rear quarter panel

Removal

NOTE:
NOTE:The side air curtain must be removed in accordance with the relevant safety measures (see sub-section 501-25) before removing the quarter panel.
  1. General information
    • Necessary removal work: wheelhouse trim panel, rear lamp, rear bumper, quarter panel trim.
    • Move carpets and wiring out of the working area.

  1. Partial replacement options
    1. Separating cut for rear corner partial replacement.
    1. Separating cut for lower partial replacement (forced air extraction mounting).
    1. Separating cut for rear partial replacement.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The location of the separating cut may be changed depending on the extent of the damage. The repair shown describes a partial rear repair.
    Quarter panel
    1. Separating cut.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.

  1. Quarter panel
    1. Mill out the spot welds.
    1. Mill out the spot welds (two panel thicknesses).
    1. Gently bend the back panel outwards and mill out the spot welds which lie below.

Installation
  1. Quarter panel partial replacement (inside view)
    • Drill holes for puddle welding.

  1. Quarter panel
    1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
    1. Resistance spot weld.

  1. Quarter panel
    1. Bend back the back panel and resistance spot weld it with the quarter panel.
    1. Resistance spot weld.
    1. Puddle weld.

Quarter-Side Panel Rear Section LH - Wagon > < Quarter Panel LH - Convertible