Ford Fusion: Body Closures / Rear Door Check Arm. Removal and Installation

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Body Closures / Rear Door Check Arm. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.

Remove the door trim panel and water shield.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Remove the rear door.
Refer to: Rear Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).

Remove the fasteners and the rear door check arm.

Installation

NOTE: Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.

Install the rear door check arm and fasteners.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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).

Install the water shield and door trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Luggage Compartment Lid Hinge. 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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