Ford Fusion: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Exterior Rear Door Handle Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the rear door latch.
Refer to: Rear 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.
Install the rear door latch.
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Install the screws.
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Attach and position the cable on the rear door latch.
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Install the interior rear door handle cable on the rear door latch.
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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
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front door latch...
Removal
NOTE:
The keyless entry keypad is serviced with the front door upper moulding.
Refer to: Front Door Upper Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Choosing the Right Fuel
Your vehicle is designed to operate on
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87...
WARNING: You must remain in
your vehicle when the system turns on.
At all times, you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening, if required.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death...