Ford Fusion: Body Closures / Rear Door Alignment. General Procedures
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
All alignments
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Check the body to rear door dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.
Rear door in and out, up and down alignment
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Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Adjust door to specification.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Rear door fore, aft and tilt alignment
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Remove the safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
Refer to: Seatbelt Shoulder Height Adjuster (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Removal and Installation).
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Loosen the nut to permit movement of the door.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Loosen the bolt to permit movement of the door.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the door.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Adjust the door to specification.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
All alignments
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Tighten the bolts.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Check the body to rear door dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Install any removed components as needed.
Check
Check the body to luggage compartment lid dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation)...
Removal
Open the fuel filler door.
Using a screwdriver, pry the retaining tab back and slide the fuel filler door from the fuel filler door hinge...
Other information:
Torque Specifications
Item
Nm
lb-ft
lb-in
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) bolts
48
35
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) nut
48
35
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Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
Coil springs
Lower arm and bushing assemblies
Shock absorbers
Stabilizer bar and links
Toe links
Upper arms
Lower arm vertical links
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
Wheel knuckles
Wheel studs
Vehicles equipped with Dynamic Suspension:
Suspension height sensor
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