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| TSB 15-0181 | LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID WILL NOT STAY OPEN |
| FORD: | 2013-2016 Fusion |
This article supersedes TSB 13-5-18 to remove the production fix date, model line versions, update the vehicle model years, Service Procedure and Part List.
ISSUE:
Some 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles may exhibit a concern with the luggage compartment lid not staying open.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Paint to match the replacement upper and lower torsion bars based on vehicle configuration. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-01 for exterior color paint code.
- Remove the two (2) push pin fasteners securing the luggage compartment lid striker trim cover and remove the cover.
- Remove the spare tire cover.
- Remove the four (4) cargo net fasteners and the two (2) push pin fasteners securing the luggage compartment trim. Position the right and left side trim aside.
- Support the luggage compartment lid in the full open position.
- Remove the nylon tie strap holding the torsion bars.
- Release the clip securing the luggage compartment lid torsion bar. (Figure 1)
Figure 1 – 15-0181
- Hold the torsion bar using large tongue and groove pliers or equivalent. (Figure 2)
Figure 2 – 15-0181
- Lift up and push forward to remove the torsion bar from the bracket.
- Release the tension by allowing the tongue and groove pliers to slowly rotate forward.
- Remove the torsion bar from the opposite side hinge assembly.
- Repeat Steps 4 through 9 to remove the 2nd torsion bar.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure the torsion bars are installed in the lower notch and not placed in the slot. (Figure 3)
Figure 3 – 15-0181
- Install a nylon tie strap in the same orientation as removed.
- Reposition the luggage compartment trim and install the fasteners.
- Install the spare tire cover.
- Install the luggage compartment lid striker trim cover and fasteners.
| Obtain Locally | |
| Part Description | |
| Nylon Tie Strap | |
| Paint |
| PART NUMBER | PART NAME |
|---|---|
| DS7Z-5444890-F | Torsion Bar – Lower – Spoiler Equipped |
| DS7Z-5444891-F | Torsion Bar – Upper – Spoiler Equipped |
| DS7Z-5444890-H | Torsion Bar – Lower – Without Spoiler |
| DS7Z-5444891-H | Torsion Bar – Upper – Without Spoiler |
| OPERATION | DESCRIPTION | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 150181A | 2013-2016 Fusion: Replace Both Torsion Bars Following The Service Procedure (Can Be Used With Operation B) (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of this Article) | 0.5 Hr. |
| 150181B | 2013-2016 Fusion: Additional Time To Paint The Replacement Torsion Bars (Can Be Used With Operation A) (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of this Article) | 1.0 Hr. |
WARRANTY STATUS
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
DEALER CODING
| BASIC PART NO. | CONDITION CODE |
| 5444890 | 42 |
