Fusion FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
Rear Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Door Handle Reinforcement - Exterior, Rear
Door Handle Reinforcement - Exterior, Rear
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the rear door window regulator and motor. For additional information, refer to Windows and Glass.
2. Remove the exterior door handle. For additional information, refer to Exterior Door Handle See: Front Door/Front Door Handle/Front Door
Exterior Handle/Service and Repair/Exterior Door Handle.
3. Position the rear door window glass at the top of the door.
4. Loosen the exterior door handle reinforcement bolt.
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To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
5. Slide the exterior rear door handle reinforcement to the front of the vehicle and push inside the door.
6. Remove the 3 rear door latch bolts.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
7. Remove the complete latch, carrier, and handle reinforcement assembly from the door.
8. Open the clip and disconnect the exterior rear door handle actuating rod.
9. Remove the screw and remove the rear exterior door handle reinforcement from the carrier.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.