Ford Fusion: Body Closures / Rear Door Check Arm. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
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Remove the rear check arm bolt.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Remove the rear door trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the bolts and the speaker.
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Remove the rear door check cover.
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Remove the rear door check arm nuts.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Remove the rear door check arm assembly.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
Remove the front door.
Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Door Lift
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the check arm bolt...
Other information:
DTC Chart: AWD System - PCM
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Network DTCs
(U-codes) are often a result of intermittent concerns such as damaged
wiring or low battery voltage occurrences...
Date: October 16, 2025
Automaker Ford has announced a recall affecting approximately 59,006 vehicles in the United States, among them some units of the Fusion model. The decision follows identification of a fault in the engine block heater which may develop a crack, allowing coolant to leak and possibly trigger a short-circuit under the hood...