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.


    1. B003L0BC01
      B003KT0 Protective Tape

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

    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 LOWER BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH


    1. B003KQ5

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

  3. REMOVE UPPER BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH


    1. B003QHP

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