MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Quarter Panel - Coupe

501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs

2016 MustangReference 2,342 / 6,619HTML edition
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501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs 2016 Mustang

Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 01/12/2015

Quarter Panel - Coupe

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

Hot Air Gun

Air Body Saw

8 mm Drill Bit

MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

Spot Weld Drill Bit

Locking Pliers

Materials

Name

Specification

Metal Bonding Adhesive TA-1, 3M™ 08115, Fusor® 108B

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Seam Sealer TA-2-B

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Fusor® Flexible Foam Repair 3M™ 08463, Fusor® 121

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Removal

1. If required, dimensionally restore vehicle to pre-accident condition. Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).

2. Remove the following items:

1. Refer to: Roof Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

2. Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).

3. Refer to: Luggage Compartment Lid (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).

4. LH side Refer to: Fuel Filler Door Assembly (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).

5. LH side as equipped. Refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS), Removal and Installation). Refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (310-01B Fuel Tank and Lines - 3.7L Duratec (227kW/301PS), Removal and Installation). Refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (310-01C Fuel Tank and Lines - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT, Removal and Installation).

6. Refer to: Rocker Panel Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

7. Refer to: Fixed Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).

8. Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel - Coupe (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

9. Refer to: Rear Quarter Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

10. Refer to: Rear Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).

11. Refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).

3. Remove the door striker from the affected side.

4. Position aside the carpet and wiring harness.

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