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:
Using Summer Tires
Summer tires provide superior
performance on wet and dry roads.
Summer tires do not have the Mud and
Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on
the tire side wall. Since summer tires do
not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, we do not
recommend using summer tires when
temperatures drop to approximately 45°F
(7°C) or below (depending on tire..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
Remove the seatbelt buckle.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Detach the wire harness retainer.
Remove the bolt.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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