Ford Fusion: Body Closures / Front Door Check Arm. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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Remove the front door.
Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the door trim panel and the water shield.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05)
.
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Remove the fasteners and the front door check arm.
Installation
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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Install the front door check arm and fasteners.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Install and align the front door.
Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Front Door Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
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Install the water shield and door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05)
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Knife
Removal
NOTE:
The fuel filler door assembly is damaged during the removal
process and requires a new fuel filler door assembly to be installed...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
Remove the rear check arm bolt...
Other information:
Overview
The
active grille shutter system (if equipped) is comprised of the grille
shutter assembly and the grille shutter actuator. The active grille
shutter system is primarily used to maximize fuel economy by reducing
aerodynamic drag on the vehicle...
Removal
All seats
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
Remove the side shield screws.
Remove the side shield.
Lift up on the rear of the side shield and pull outward...