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Inner Quarter Panel and Wheelhouse - Convertible > < Quarter-Side Panel Rear Section LH - Wagon

Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

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

  1. Replacement Parts
    • Quarter panel

Removal

  1. General notes
    • Necessary removal work: Trunk lid, rear bumper, wheel arch trim, rear lamp, quarter panel trim.
    • Reposition the carpeting and the wiring harness away from the working area.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:
    • The cut must not extend any further forward than the dimension stated, since otherwise components of the folding roof system would have to be removed.
    • The cut in the side panel may vary between positions 1 and 2 depending on the damage.
    • The repair shown describes a partial rear replacement.
    Cutting options
    1. Rear cut.
    1. Front cut location.

  1. Quarter panel section
    1. Separating cut.
    1. Mill out the spot welds (two panel thicknesses).

  1. Quarter panel section
    • Mill out the spot welds.

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. Quarter panel section
    • Punch holes for puddle welding.

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

Inner Quarter Panel and Wheelhouse - Convertible > < Quarter-Side Panel Rear Section LH - Wagon