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:
Note: Do not exceed the trailer
weight for your vehicle
configuration listed in the chart
below.
Note: Make sure to take into
consideration trailer frontal area.
Do not exceed 12 feet2 (1.11 meters2)
for 1.5L GTDI and 2.5L TiVCT or 20
feet2 (1...
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear door trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...