BACK DOOR SUPPORT INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL BACK DOOR STAY BOLT


    1. Clean the bolt hole on the back door.

    2. Apply adhesive to the threads of the back door stay bolt.

      Adhesive
      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

    3. Install the back door stay bolt.

      Torque:
      30 N*m  { 306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET


    1. Clean the 2 bolt holes on the vehicle body.

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

      Adhesive
      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

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

      Torque:
      7.5 N*m  { 76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY

    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. A003OUX

      Engage the 2 ball joints to install the back door stay assembly.

      Note

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

    2. Check that the ball joints are engaged securely and the back door stay assembly cannot be pulled off.