PROCEDURE
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR CARPET
Remove the luggage compartment floor carpet.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD SPACER
| *A | for Full Size Spare Tire |
| *B | Except Full Size Spare Tire |
Remove the rear floor board spacer.
REMOVE REAR NO. 6 FLOOR BOARD SPACER
| *A | for Full Size Spare Tire |
| *B | Except Full Size Spare Tire |
Remove the rear No. 6 floor board spacer.
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts and 4 rope hook assemblies.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
Remove the 2 clips.
Detach the 4 clips and remove the rear floor finish plate.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY RH
| *a | Slit |
Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and luggage compartment trim cover assembly RH.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR DAMPER ASSEMBLY
Note
Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.
Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the piston rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
In order to prevent the piston rod from deforming, do not apply any horizontal load to the door support.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *2 | Stop Ring |
Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings along the groove.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Release the ball joint and remove the luggage compartment door damper assembly.