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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTICE:
Battery electric vehicle (BEV), hybrid electric vehicle
(HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contain a high-voltage
battery. Before cutting or welding near the high-voltage battery it must
be removed to avoid damage.
NOTE: ..
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape
or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to
prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape
and other protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to th..