501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems	2013 - 2014 Fusion
Removal and Installation	Procedure revision date: 04/30/2013

Exterior Front Door Handle

Removal

WARNING: 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).

Vehicles with push button start

Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

All vehicles

1. Hold the front door handle open.
1. While turning the release screw 8 turns. The handle will release around 6 to 6.5 turns. You must continue to the full 8 revolutions for installation.
1. Remove the door lock cylinder and door handle cover assembly.

Vehicles with push button start

NOTICE: Do not pull the door handle out of the door too far without disconnecting the handle from the connector. Damage to the harness will occur.
Disconnect the exterior front door handle connector from the handle from inside the door and remove the exterior front door handle.

Vehicles without push button start

Installation

Vehicles without push button start

Vehicles with push button start

Connect the exterior front door handle connector to the handle from inside the door and partially install the front door handle in the front door opening.

All vehicles

1. Install the lock cylinder and door handle cover assembly to the front door.
1. Apply light pressure to the front door handle while turning the release screw 8 turns. The handle will engage and go in around 6 to 6.5 turns. You must continue to the full 8 revolutions for installation then torque to the specified value.
  Torque : 7 Nm

Vehicles with push button start

Install the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).