Lincoln Navigator: Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs / B-Pillar and Reinforcement. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

Removal

NOTICE: Body side sectioning is prohibited within 50 mm of door hinge, door striker and restraints anchoring points.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Verify the vehicle is dimensionally correct.
   Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the side curtain air bag.
   Refer to: Side Curtain Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the front safety belt and safety belt height adjuster.
   Refer to: Seatbelt Shoulder Height Adjuster (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the rocker panel inner reinforcement.
   Refer to: Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the SPR fasteners.
   Use the General Equipment: Self-Piercing Rivet (SPR) Remover/Installer
   Use the General Equipment: Belt Sander

1. Remove and discard the FDS fasteners.
   Use the General Equipment: Polydrive Bit Socket

1. NOTE: Aluminum body panels are highly receptive to heat transfer. With the extensive use of structural adhesives and non-structural sealers used in vehicle construction, the potential of heat transfer could impact adhesives and sealers in non-associated panels during the repair process. Many repairs areas that utilize structural adhesive may be separated after fastener removal by using a panel chisel along the joint/flange. Using heat not exceeding 425° F to loosen a bonded panel should only be done when all panels in the joint will be replaced and new adhesive applied.

   Break the adhesive bond and remove the B-pillar.
   Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun

Installation

NOTICE: Body side sectioning is prohibited within 50 mm of door hinge, door striker and restraints anchoring points.

NOTE: Do not install SPR fasteners directly in old SPR fastener location. SPR fasteners must be installed adjacent to the original location matching original quantity.

NOTE: Solid rivets or blind rivet fasteners may be used in place of SPR fasteners after enlarging existing holes to 6.5 mm.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Sand using 80 grit sand paper to remove old adhesive and clean the B-pillar reinforcement lower mating surface.
   

1. Sand using 80 grit sand paper to remove old adhesive and clean the B-pillar reinforcement upper mating surface.
   

1. Sand using 80 grit sand paper to remove e-coat and clean the B-pillar service panel lower mating surface.
   

1. Sand using 80 grit sand paper to remove e-coat and clean the B-pillar service panel upper mating surface.
   

1. Apply adhesive.
   Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive / TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055

1. Apply adhesive.
   Material: Metal Bonding Adhesive / TA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055

1. Install the B-pillar and clamp in position.
   Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers

1. Drill for blind rivet fasteners.
   Use the General Equipment: 6.5 mm Drill Bit

1. NOTE: Do not install SPR fasteners directly in old SPR fastener location. SPR fasteners must be installed adjacent to the original location matching original quantity.

   NOTE: Solid rivets or blind rivet fasteners may be used in place of SPR fasteners after enlarging existing holes to 6.5 mm.

   Install fasteners.
   

   Item	SPR Number	SPR Code	Henrob® Mandrel	Pro-Spot® Mandrel	Blind Rivet	Solid Rivet	Rivnut®
   1	W717186-S900	EN	DG11-200/H	SA-0400/SA-0401	-	W790376-S900	-
   2	-	-	-	-	W708777-S900C	-	-

   
   Refer to: Joining Techniques (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
   Use the General Equipment: Self-Piercing Rivet (SPR) Remover/Installer
   Use the General Equipment: Blind Rivet Gun

1. Drill 6.5 mm holes for blind rivet installation.
   Use the General Equipment: 6.5 mm Drill Bit

1. NOTE: Do not install SPR fasteners directly in old SPR fastener location. SPR fasteners must be installed adjacent to the original location matching original quantity.

   NOTE: Solid rivets or blind rivet fasteners may be used in place of SPR fasteners after enlarging existing holes to 6.5 mm.

   Install fasteners.
   

   Item	SPR Number	SPR Code	Henrob® Mandrel	Pro-Spot® Mandrel	Blind Rivet	Solid Rivet	Rivnut®
   1	-	-	-	-	W708777-S900C	-	-

   
   Refer to: Joining Techniques (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, General Procedures).
   Use the General Equipment: Blind Rivet Gun

1. Refinish using a Ford approved paint system and typical refinishing techniques.
   

1. Install the rocker panel reinforcement.
   Refer to: Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement (501-29 Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Install the side curtain air bag.
   Refer to: Side Curtain Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Install the front safety belt and safety belt height adjuster.
   Refer to: Seatbelt Shoulder Height Adjuster (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Removal and Installation).