Ford Galaxy / Ford S-MAX. Manual — part 1068

2. Rear floor panel

Drill holes for puddle welding.

3. Rear floor panel

1. Continuous MIG weld (butt weld).
2. Intermittent MIG weld.

4. Rear floor panel

Puddle welding.

5. Rear floor panel

Resistance spot weld.

6. Rear floor panel

Resistance spot weld.

7. Rear floor panel

Resistance spot weld.

8. Rear gusset plates

Punch holes for puddle welding.

9. Rear gusset plates

Puddle welding.

10. Rear gusset plates

Resistance spot weld.

11. Rear floor panel (shown from below)

1. Bend over the metal tab and resistance

spot weld.

2. Resistance spot weld.

12. Rear floor panel (shown from below)

1. Bend over the metal tab and resistance

spot weld.

2. Resistance spot weld.

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Rear Side
Member Section

S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (02/2006-)

Print

Removal and Installation

General Equipment

Removal

Installation

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

Measurement or alignment angle system

1. Replacement parts

Side member sectional part
Longitudinal member flange plate
Exhaust bracket
D-pillar gusset plate

1. General Notes

Remove the following components before
starting the repairs: rear panel with
reinforcement and luggage compartment
floor panel (partial replacement).

2.

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

Rear side member

Cut location.

1.

NOTE: Fit the longitudinal member flange
plate using the straightening angle. Insert
and fit the side member.

Rear side member

1. Continuous MIG weld seam.
2. Resistance spot weld.