Ford Fusion: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Exterior Front Door Handle Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the front door latch.
Refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the cable eyelet from the lever.
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While turning the release screw the handle rotates the lever releasing the tension on the cable.
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Remove the cable eyelet from the lever.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the rear door latch.
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Remove the screws.
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Detach and position aside the cable from the rear door latch.
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Remove the interior rear door handle cable from the rear door latch.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
Installation
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Install the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the rear door latch.
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Install the interior rear door handle cable on the rear door latch.
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Install and position the cable on the rear door latch.
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Install the screws.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
This step must be done correctly or the exterior door handle will not engage the lever on installation.
Install the cable eyelet to the lever.
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Install the cable eyelet to the lever.
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While keeping tension on the cable and holding the
handle lever in the engaged position, turn the release screw until the
handle lever is positioned against the stop.
Removal
Remove the luggage compartment lid moulding.
Refer to: Luggage Compartment Lid Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear door latch.
Refer to: Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Inspection
NOTE:
Deployable devices such as airbags, pretensioners and
inflatable belt inflators, may deploy alone or in various combinations
depending on the impact event.
NOTE:
Always refer to the appropriate workshop manual procedures prior to carrying out vehicle repairs affecting the SRS and seatbelt system...
Removal
NOTICE:
Use care to not crease the headliner during removal and installation or damage to the headliner can occur.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...