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:
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
Material: Motorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant
/ XL-2
Material: Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
/ VC-3DIL-B
(WSS-M97B44-D2)
Material: Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray
/ XL-5-A
(ESB-M1C93-B)
Material: Motorcraf..
Removal
Remove the following items:
Refer to: Flexplate (303-01A Engine - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Oil Pan (303-01A Engine - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal.
Installation
NOTE:
Make sure that the matin..