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
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK
REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
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.
| *a | Protective Tape |
Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the 2 stop rings along their grooves.
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.