CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
Remove the back door support while holding the back door.
Do not touch the extendable portion of the rod to prevent foreign objects from attaching to the rod surface.
Do not push the rod sideways because the rod may bend.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY LH
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Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings as shown in the illustration, and then remove the back door stay.
CAUTION:
Remove the door stay while supporting the back door with one hand.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY BOLT
Remove the back door stay bolt.
REMOVE UPPER BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH
Remove the 2 bolts and upper back door damper stay bracket.