Ford Galaxy / Ford S-MAX. Manual — part 1054

These MIG welds must not be carried out
on or in the immediate vicinity of an
existing MIG brazed seam, as even the
smallest amount of brazing solder can
result in a reduction in the strength of the
weld seam.

Quarter panel

Intermittent MIG weld.

Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs - Quarter
Panel LH—VIN Plate Body Style Code: M

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

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Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Replacement Parts

Quarter panel

1. General notes

Necessary removal work: Rear door,
weatherstrip, side window, rear seat,
wheelhouse trim panel, rear lamp, rear
bumper, quarter panel trim.
Reposition the carpeting and the wiring
harness away from the working area.
Depending on the extent of the damage,
the forced air extraction gusset should also
be replaced.

2.

NOTE: If it is also necessary to install a new
inner quarter panel with wheelhouse during
the repairs, then the separating cuts need to
be made as shown in the diagram
(E82137 ).

Separating cuts on the quarter panel

1. Upper C-pillar separating cut.
2. Rear rocker panel separating cut.

3.

NOTE: The specified dimensions must be
met when making the separating cuts.

Quarter panel

Cut points.

4. Quarter panel

Mill out the spot welds.

5. Quarter panel

1. Mill out the spot welds.
2. Grind out the MIG brazed joint.

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.

6. Quarter panel

1. Heat the areas (approx. 170° C) and

detach the NVH elements.

2. Heat the bonded area at the edge of the

wheel arch (approx. 170° C).

1. Quarter panel

Drill holes for puddle welding.