Ford Fusion: Body Closures / Rear Door Check Arm. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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Remove the door trim panel and water shield.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the rear door.
Refer to: Rear Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the fasteners and the rear door check arm.
Installation
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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Install the rear door check arm and fasteners.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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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).
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Install the water shield and door trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, 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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Other information:
General Service Warnings
Review carefully the information below before beginning
any repair. Following these warnings is a list of specific system
warnings that must be reviewed before beginning work on any listed
system.
WARNING:
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a
Telematics Control Unit (TCU) have remote start technology and may start
the engine at any t..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Tighten fa..