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Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Water Drain Panel Reinforcement—Wagon Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
Removal and Installation

  1. Replacement parts
    • Water drain panel reinforcement

Removal

  1. General Notes
    • The quarter panel and the luggage compartment water drain panel are already removed before commencing the repair.
    • Move carpets and wiring out of the working area.

  1. Water drain panel reinforcement
    1. Cut point.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.
    1. Grind out the spot welds from the outside (two panel layers).

  1. Water drain panel reinforcement
    1. Mill out the spot welds.
    1. Mill out the spot welds (two panel thicknesses).

  1. NVH element
    • Heat the area (approx. 170°) and detach the NVH element.

Installation

NOTE:
NOTE:Before resistance spot welding of body panels with a total panel thickness of 3 mm and greater, the welding equipment instructions contained in sub-section 501-25 must be followed.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:If they are damaged, always install new NVH elements.
    NVH element
    • Apply PU glass adhesive to the NVH element.

  1. Water drain panel reinforcement
    1. Continuous MIG weld.
    1. Resistance spot weld.
    1. Puddle weld.

  1. Water drain panel reinforcement
    1. Resistance spot weld.
    1. Puddle weld.

Rear Lamp Mounting Panel - Convertible > < Water Drain Panel Reinforcement