Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH
REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and 3 rope hook assemblies.
REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.
Disengage the 4 clips and remove the rear luggage compartment trim cover.
REMOVE NO. 2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Disengage the claw and disconnect the No. 2 room light assembly.
Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 2 room light assembly.
REMOVE ROPE HOOK
Remove the 2 rope hooks.
REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK
Remove the 3 No. 2 luggage compartment trim hooks as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front luggage compartment trim cover.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
Note
Avoid touching the stroke portions of the rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinders while servicing.
Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
Do not apply any load to the cylinders in the horizontal direction in order to prevent the rod from being deformed.
Using a screwdriver, raise the claws on the bracket of the luggage compartment door support.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Using a screwdriver, remove the stop ring on the ball joint along its groove.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disengage the luggage compartment door support at the ball joint and the pin.
Note
Remove the luggage compartment door support assembly while supporting the luggage compartment door by hand.