Ford Fusion: Body Closures / Rear Door Check Arm. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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Remove the door trim panel and water shield.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the rear door.
Refer to: Rear Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the fasteners and the rear door check arm.
Installation
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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Install the rear door check arm and fasteners.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Install and align the door.
Refer to: Rear Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Rear Door Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
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Install the water shield and door trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
Remove the luggage compartment lid.
Refer to: Luggage Compartment Lid (501-03)
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Other information:
Adjustment
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate section and procedure for special instructions on loosening and tightening mount fasteners.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Loosen, but do not remove, the powertrain/drivetrain mount fasteners.
Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not twist or stra..
General Specifications
Item
Specification
Plug Weld hole
8 mm (0.315 in)
Weld Wire ER70S-3
0.9 mm (0.0354 in) - 1.1 mm (0.0433 in)
Weld Wire ER70S-6
0.9 mm (0.0354 in) - 1.1 mm (0.0433 in)
Weld Nugget Chart
Test Thickness of Metal
Nugget S..