Quarter Panel - Convertible
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Hot Air Gun
Knife
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 | - |
Seam Sealer TA-2-B | - |
Fusor® Flexible Foam Repair 3M™ 08463, Fusor® 121 | - |
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: Convertible Top Assembly (501-18 Convertible Top, 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: Loadspace Trim Panel - Convertible (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
8. Refer to: Rear Quarter Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
9. Refer to: Rear Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
10. Refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
3. Remove the door striker from the affected side.
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