Ford Fusion: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Rocker Panel Moulding. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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NOTICE:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, REFER to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Remove the retainers.
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Remove the rocker panel moulding.
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Release the clips along the side of the rocker panel moulding.
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Slide rocker panel downward and remove.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may include installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, REFER to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the instrument panel upper section.
Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Detach the wiring harness retainer, remove the nuts and the instrument panel upper brace.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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System Operation
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
All
retractors have an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode, which is a
vehicle-sensitive feature designed to activate and lock the seatbelt
webbing during hard braking, cornering, or an impact of approximately 24
km/h (14.9 mph). The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) feature helps
reduce the forward movement of the driver and passenger..