Ford Fusion: Body Closures / Luggage Compartment Lid. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Open the luggage compartment lid.
   

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   1. Position aside the luggage compartment lid pull handle cover.
      
   2. Remove the trim cover.
      
   3. Remove the screws and the luggage compartment pull handle.
      

1. Insert a flat blade screwdriver in the latch housing slot and slowly pry down to disengage the tabs on the latch and remove the trim cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

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   1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
      
   2. Remove the trim panel, passing the emergency release handle through the trim panel opening.
      

1. Disconnect the electrical connector, detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
   

1. Index-mark the hinge location to aid in luggage compartment lid installation.
   

1. Remove the bolts and the luggage compartment lid.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Check the alignment and correct if necessary.
   Refer to: Luggage Compartment Lid Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).