LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT 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 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT

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  2. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK

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  4. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

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  5. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:


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      Do not perform work if the trunk panel (luggage compartment door) is not securely supported.

    • The trunk panel (luggage compartment door) could fall, resulting in injury.

    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 hood support assembly in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.


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      *a Protective Tape

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

    2. Disengage the 2 ball joints and remove the luggage compartment door support assembly.

      Note

      Remove the luggage compartment door support assembly while supporting the back door hand.