BACK DOOR SUPPORT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback)

    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.

    • Do not apply any horizontal load to the door stay in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.


    1. A012FMEC03
      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Release the ball joint and remove the back door stay assembly.

      Note

      Remove the back door stay assembly while supporting the back door by hand.

  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY (for Wagon)

    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.

    • Do not apply any horizontal load to the door stay in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.


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      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Release the ball joint and remove the back door stay assembly.

      Note

      Remove the back door stay assembly while supporting the back door by hand.

  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET (for Hatchback)


    1. A012NBZ

      Remove the 2 bolts and back door damper stay upper bracket.

  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET (for Wagon)


    1. A012IXI

      Remove the 2 bolts and back door damper stay upper bracket.

  5. REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET (for Hatchback)


    1. A012N4K

      Remove the 2 bolts and back door damper stay lower bracket.

  6. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY BOLT (for Wagon)


    1. A012HD0

      Remove the back door stay bolt.