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 LH

    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 push sideways on the cylinder because the rod may bend.


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the 2 stop rings along their grooves.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Detach the 2 ball joints and remove the back door stay assembly LH.

      Note

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

  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOWER DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH


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

  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR UPPER DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH


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