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

1. 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).
   

1. Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.
   

Rear door in and out, up and down alignment

1. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the door.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. 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

1. Remove the safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
   Refer to: Seatbelt Shoulder Height Adjuster (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Loosen the nut to permit movement of the door.
   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

1. Loosen the bolt to permit movement of the door.
   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

1. Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the door.
   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

1. 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

1. Tighten the bolts.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. 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).
   

1. Install any removed components as needed.