Ford Fusion: Body Closures / Front Door Alignment. General Procedures
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
All alignments
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Check the body to front door dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.
Front door in and out, up and down alignment
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Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Adjust the door to specification.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
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Remove the fender splash shield.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Adjust the door to specification.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
All alignments
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Tighten the bolts.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Check the body to front door dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Install any removed components as needed.
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All alignments
Inspect the hood-to-body dimensions...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
300-OTC1585AEPowertrain Lift
300-OTC1819E2,200# Floor Crane, Fold Away
303-1502Lifting Device EngineTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
307-569Disconnect Tool TOC Line (1/2)TKIT-2006U-F/FMTKIT-2006U-FLM/LMTKIT-2006U-ROW1TKIT-2006U-ROW2
Strap Wrench
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Oil Drain Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hot Air Gun
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
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