Ford Fusion: Body Closures / Luggage Compartment Lid Hinge. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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Remove the luggage compartment lid.
Refer to: Luggage Compartment Lid (501-03)
.
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Remove the parcel shelf trim.
Refer to: Parcel Shelf (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Loosen but do not remove the hinge fasteners.
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Remove the luggage compartment lid torsion springs.
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Remove the fasteners.
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Remove the luggage compartment lid hinge.
Installation
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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Position the luggage compartment lid hinge in the vehicle.
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Loosely install the fasteners.
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Install the luggage compartment lid torsion springs.
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Tighten the fasteners.
Torque:
16 lb.ft (22 Nm)
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Install the parcel shelf trim.
Refer to: Parcel Shelf (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Install and align the luggage compartment lid.
Refer to: Luggage Compartment Lid (501-03)
.
Refer to: Luggage Compartment Lid Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
Remove the door trim panel and water shield.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Principle of Operation
WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death...
Overview
Dimmable
illumination provides backlighting to switches and control components
when the parking lamps are on or a set level of intensity when the
ignition is on for non-dimmable components. The level of intensity for
the dimmable backlit components is adjusted by pressing the instrument
panel dimmer switch up to increase intensity or down to decrease
intensity...