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:
Washer Fluid Check
WARNING: If you operate your
vehicle in temperatures below 40°F
(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze
protection. Failure to use washer fluid
with antifreeze protection in cold
weather could result in impaired
windshield vision and increase the risk
of injury or accident...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the roof opening panel frame.
Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Frame (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
Remove the roof opening panel shield...