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 apply any horizontal load to the door stay in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.


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      B006PCE Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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

      Note


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

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

  2. REMOVE UPPER BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH


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

  3. REMOVE LOWER BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH


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