Ford Fusion: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Rear Door Latch. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
LHside shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the exterior rear door handle.
Refer to: Exterior Rear Door Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement screw.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connector and release the interior rear door handle cable routing clip.
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Remove the rear door latch bolts.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove the aft rear door glass run bolt.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Remove the rear door latch.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the interior rear door handle cable from the rear door latch.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the cable eyelet from the lever.
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While turning the release screw the handle rotates the lever releasing the tension on the cable.
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Remove the cable eyelet from the lever.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the rear door latch.
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Remove the screws.
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Detach and position aside the cable from the rear door latch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Install the rear door latch.
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Install the screws.
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Attach and position the cable from the rear door latch.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
This step must be done correctly or the exterior door handle will not engage the lever on installation.
Install the cable eyelet to the lever.
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Install the cable eyelet to the lever.
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While keeping tension on the cable and holding the
handle lever in the engaged position, turn the release screw until the
handle lever is positioned against the stop.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Install the interior rear door handle cable from the rear door latch.
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front door window regulator...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases. This helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not
slow down automatically, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note: You can crank the engine for a total
of 60 seconds without the engine starting
before the starting system temporarily
disables...
Power Distribution Box
WARNING: Always disconnect the
battery before servicing high current
fuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk of
electrical shock, always replace the
cover to the power distribution box
before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs...