Fusion AWD L4-2.3L (2008)
Part 2
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the exterior rear door handle.
2. Remove the rear door window regulator and motor.
3. Remove the rear door window glass.
4. Remove the 3 rear door latch bolts.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
5. Loosen the exterior rear door handle reinforcement screw until the exterior rear door handle reinforcement slides free.
6. Remove the rear door latch.
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Slide the rear door latch and exterior rear door handle reinforcement towards the front of the vehicle.
7. If required, remove the 3 screws and the rear door latch bracket.
8. If required, disconnect the exterior rear door handle actuating rod.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Lubricate the rear door latch to striker surfaces after installation.