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:
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign
materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the
wheel
hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel...
Direct Clutch
For direct (3,5,R) clutch operation, REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Description and Operation).
REFER to: Direct Clutch Assembly (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Description and Operation)...