Lincoln Corsair: Body Repairs - General Information / Description and Operation - Complete Panel Replacement/Partial Replacement
Partial Replacement
Item
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Description
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1
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Sectioning area
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2
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Manufacture weld joint
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Decision Criteria
The following points a crucial to the decision of complete or partial replacement of the part(s).
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Is the repair economically feasible.
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Retention/integrity of the original joint.
In
addition, sectioning or partial panel replacement must meet
standardized guidelines or approved procedures in the model specific
workshop manual for a sectional replacement solution in the damaged
area.
For additional information, refer to: Steering Wheel and
Column Electrical Components (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column
Electrical Components, Diagnosis and Testing).
Depending
on the damaged area, the following points need to be considered when
determining whether to perform a partial repair or complete replacement:
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Sectioning cuts should be as short as possible.
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Feature lines and panel margins must meet original manufacture design.
For additional information, refer to: Stoplamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing).
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Inner reinforcement panels must not limit the straightening work.
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Inner reinforcement profiles in the pillar areas must allow for separation.
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Partial replacements on structural frame sections must be
allowed for the specific vehicle being repaired. If no procedure exists,
it must be assumed no sectioning is allowed.
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The large surface welding seams at the connections must be restored.
Advantages of Partial Replacement
A partial replacement repair offers many advantages for a professional repair of accident damage:
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Repairs can be made both in the outer panel area (e.g. side
frame) and in the inner areas (e.g. structural member, trunk floor).
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The repair can be limited to the actual damaged area.
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Reduction of repair costs, as aggregates and other components can usually remain in the vehicle.
Complete Replacement
In a complete replacement, the original connections are largely reused.
A
complete replacement is advantageous if the damaged body part can be
detached from its original connections and the replacement part can be
fitted without creating additional joints.
A complete replacement is necessary if there is no sectional replacement solution.
Body
repairs usually require a significant level of intervention in the
existing body shell structure. The corrosion protection, seals and NVH components are destroyed and must be replaced...
Other information:
Activation
Phase 1 - Leak Verification
Run the EVAP Test with the scan tool.
NOTE:
Some small leaks may not be detected using the EVAP Test. If the system
has passed the test but a leak is still suspected, then proceed to
Phase 2...
Opening a Rear Door from Inside
Pull the interior door handle twice to unlock
and open a rear door. The first pull unlocks
the door and the second pull unlatches the
door.
Activating Intelligent Access
General Information
You can unlock and lock the vehicle without
taking the keys out of your pocket or purse
when your intelligent access key is within
3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle...