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

  1. Replacement parts
    • Water drain panel

Removal

  1. General Notes
    • The side panel is already removed before starting the repair.
    • Move carpets and wiring out of the working area.

  1. Water drain panel
    1. Cut point.
    1. Grind out the spot welds from the outside.
    1. Mill out the spot welds.

  1. Water drain panel
    1. Drill out the spot welds from inside.
    1. Heat the area (approx. 170°) and detach the NVH element.

Installation

  1. Water drain panel
    1. Apply PU glass adhesive to the NVH element.
    1. Continuous MIG weld.
    1. Resistance spot weld.
    1. Puddle weld.

Water Drain Panel Reinforcement > < Water Drain Panel - 3-Door-5-Door