MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Water Drain Panel

501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs

2016 MustangReference 2,374 / 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

Water Drain Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

Knife

8 mm Drill Bit

MIG/MAG Welding Equipment

Spot Weld Drill Bit

Locking Pliers

Materials

Name

Specification

Seam Sealer TA-2-B

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Plastic Bonding Adhesive TA-9

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

2. Refer to: Back Panel and Reinforcement (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

3. As damage requires. Refer to: Quarter Panel - Coupe (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation). Refer to: Quarter Panel - Convertible (501-30 Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

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

3. Position the carpeting and wiring harness away from the working area.

NOTE: Coupe shown, convertible similar.

4. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Drill out the welds. Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit

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