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:
Low/Reverse Clutch
For low/reverse clutch operation, REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Description and Operation).
REFER to: Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Description and Operation)...
WARNING: If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged it
may not function.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, mount all road
wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors on the vehicle...