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:
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Damaged or contaminated accessory drive belt
Damaged or contaminated pulley(s)
Incorrect accessory drive belt
Incorrect fitment of the accessory drive belt
Generator
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System Operation
Battery Saver
The battery saver feature is use to save battery voltage. The BCM provides automatic shut-off of the interior and exterior lamps after a time-out period when the ignition is off.
For more information regarding the exterior lighting battery saver feature, Refer to: Exterior Lighting (417-01 Exterior Lighting)
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For more information regarding the interior l..