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:
Belt-Minder™
This feature supplements the seatbelt
warning function by providing additional
reminders that intermittently sound a
chime and illuminate the seatbelt warning
lamp when you are in the driver seat or you
have a front seat passenger and a seatbelt
is unbuckled...
WARNING: Do not place objects
or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the seatbacks
(of the front seats), or in front seat areas
that may come into contact with a
deploying airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash...