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:
WARNING:
Never inflate a tire that has been run flat without first
removing the tire from the wheel to inspect for damage. A damaged tire
can fail during inflation. Failure to follow this instruction may result
in serious personal injury...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding 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...