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)
.
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:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20
WSS-M6C65-A2
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Use a Straightedge that is calibrated by the
manufacturer to be flat within 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) per running foot of
length, such as Snap-On® GA438A or equivalent...