Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs
Rear Side Member Section

Removal

NOTE: Equipment:

Measurement and alignment angle system

Replacement Parts:

• Rear Side Member Sectional Part

Necessary Removal and Installation Work:

• Back Panel and Reinforcement

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

• Rear Floor Panel Section
• Reposition the carpeting and the wiring harness away from the working area

NOTE: The cut location may vary depending upon the extent of the damage.

Rear Side Member

• Cut location.

Installation

NOTE: Before resistance spot welding of body panels with a total panel thickness of 3 mm and greater, the manufacturer's welding equipment instructions and sub-section 501-25 must be followed.

1. Refer to: Tools and Equipment for Body Repairs (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Description and Operation).

NOTE: Sealer or adhesive must not be applied in welding zones. Areas which were bonded or sealed needs to be thoroughly sealed afterwards.

2. NOTE: Insert and fit the side member using the straightening angle.

Rear Side Member

• Continuous MIG weld seam.

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Quarter Panel LH

Water Drain Panel

Water Drain Panel Reinforcement

Rear Wheelhouse Outer

Back Panel and Reinforcement

Rear Floor Panel

Inner Quarter Panel and Wheelhouse

Rear Side Member Section