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

1. 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).
   

1. Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.
   

Front door in and out, up and down alignment

1. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. 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

1. Remove the fender splash shield.
   Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

1. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

1. 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

1. Tighten the bolts.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. 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).
   

1. Install any removed components as needed.