Ford Fusion: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Front Door Latch. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the front door window regulator.
Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the exterior front door handle.
Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the retainer from the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Remove the front door latch retainers.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Disconnect the front door latch electrical connector.
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Remove the front door latch window run bolts.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Route the interior front door handle cable through the door.
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Remove the front door latch assembly.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the interior front door handle cable from the front door latch.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
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While turning the release screw the handle rotates the lever releasing the tension on the cable.
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Remove the cable eyelet from the lever.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the front door latch.
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Remove the retainers from the front door latch.
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Disconnect the exterior door handle reinforcement cable from the front door latch.
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Disconnect the lock rod from the front door latch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Install the front door latch.
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Install the retainers from the front door latch.
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Connect the exterior door handle reinforcement cable to the front door latch.
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Connect the lock rod to the front door latch.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
This step must be done correctly or the exterior door handle will not engage the lever on installation.
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Install the cable eyelet to the lever.
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While keeping tension on the cable and holding the
handle lever in the engaged position, turn the release screw until the
handle lever is positioned against the stop.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Install the interior front door handle cable to the front door latch.
Removal
Vehicles with push button start
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the rear door trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
LHside shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the exterior rear door handle...
Other information:
Programming
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General
Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury...