Ford Fusion: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Exterior Front Door Handle. Removal and Installation

Removal

Vehicles with push button start

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Remove the front door trim panel.
   Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the front door watershield.
   

All vehicles

1. Remove the grommet.
   

1. Remove the door lock cylinder and door handle cover assembly.
   
   1. Hold the front door handle open.
      
   2. While turning the release screw 8 turns. The handle will release around 6 to 6.5 turns. You must continue to the full 8 revolutions for installation.
      
   3. Remove the door lock cylinder and door handle cover assembly.
      

Vehicles with push button start

1. NOTICE: Do not pull the door handle out of the door too far without disconnecting the handle from the connector. Damage to the harness will occur.

   Disconnect the exterior front door handle connector from the handle from inside the door and remove the exterior front door handle.
   

Vehicles without push button start

1. 
   Remove the exterior front door handle.
   
   1. Pull the exterior front door handle outward.
      
   2. Remove the exterior front door handle.
      

Installation

Vehicles without push button start

1. 
   Install the exterior front door handle.
   
   1. Install the exterior front door handle.
      
   2. Push the exterior front door handle outward.
      

Vehicles with push button start

1. Connect the exterior front door handle connector to the handle from inside the door and partially install the front door handle in the front door opening.
   

All vehicles

1. Install the lock cylinder and door handle cover assembly to the front door.
   
   1. Install the lock cylinder and door handle cover assembly to the front door.
      
   2. Apply light pressure to the front door handle while turning the release screw 8 turns. The handle will engage and go in around 6 to 6.5 turns. You must continue to the full 8 revolutions for installation then torque to the specified value.
      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. Install the grommet.
   

Vehicles with push button start

1. Install the front door watershield.
   

1. Install the front door trim panel.
   Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).