BACK DOOR SUPPORT INSTALLATION

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. INSTALL LOWER BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH


    1. When replacing the back door stay bolt with a new one:

      Clean the threaded portion on the vehicle body with non-residue solvent.

    2. When reusing the back door stay bolt:


      1. Clean the threaded portion on the vehicle body with non-residue solvent.

      2. Apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt.

        Adhesive
        Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent
    3. A01IJYR

      Install the lower back door damper stay bracket LH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL UPPER BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH


    1. When replacing the back door stay bolt with a new one:

      Clean the threaded portion on the vehicle body with non-residue solvent.

    2. When reusing the back door stay bolt:


      1. Clean the threaded portion on the vehicle body with non-residue solvent.

      2. Apply adhesive to the threads of the 2 bolts.

        Adhesive
        Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent
    3. A01IHA3

      Install the upper back door damper stay bracket LH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL 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.


    1. A01IJOG

      When reusing the back door stay assembly LH:

      Install the 2 stop rings to the back door stay assembly LH.

    2. Install the back door stay assembly LH.

      Note


      • Install the back door stay assembly while supporting the back door by hand.

      • Check that the back door stay assembly is engaged in the ball joint and that the back door support assembly cannot be pulled out.