Ford Fiesta: Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Rear Side Member Section - 5-Door. Removal and Installation

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs / Rear Side Member Section - 5-Door. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit

Materials

Name	Specification
Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM	-

Removal

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

Remove the following items.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Rear Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).

Remove the rear wheel splash shield.

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

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

Drill out the spot welds and remove the rear side member section.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit

Installation

Drill holes in the replacement panel for plug welding.
Use the General Equipment: 8 mm Drill Bit

Install the rear side member section and welds.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

Install the welds.
Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

Install the spot welds.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

Metal finish the repair area using typical metal finishing techniques.

Seam Sealing: All seams must be sealed to production level.
Material: Seam Sealer / TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM

Refinish using a Ford approved paint system.

Restore corrosion protection.
Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).

Install the rear wheel splash shield.

Install the following items.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Rear Bumper (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Disassembly and Assembly).

Rear Floor Panel - 5-Door. Removal and Installation

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Paint - General Information

Other information:

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Wheels and Tires. Diagnosis and Testing

Preliminary Inspection

Verify the customer concern by carrying out a road test on a smooth road. If any vibrations are apparent, Refer to the Symptom Chart: NVH.
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