POWER BACK DOOR DRIVE UNIT REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)


    1. Remove the tonneau cover.

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

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    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE REAR STEP COVER

    A0159DZ

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure to remove the step cover on the other side.


    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the step cover.

  6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE

    A015BES

    1. Detach the 6 clips and remove the support plate.

  8. REMOVE REAR SEAT COVER CAP RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)

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    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure to remove the rear seat cover cap on the other side.


    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the rear seat cover cap.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  9. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY RH

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    Tech Tips

    When removing the front quarter trim panel, operate the reclining adjuster release handle and move the No. 1 rear seat to the position shown in the illustration.


    1. A0157CJ

      Detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.

    2. A015CPR

      Remove the bolt and rear No. 1 seat belt anchor.

    3. A015DRR

      w/ Rear No. 2 Seat, except Face to Face Seat Type:


      1. Detach the 3 claws and remove the cover.

      2. A015C42

        Remove the bolt and rear No. 2 seat belt anchor.

    4. w/ Rear No. 2 Seat, except Face to Face Seat Type:


      1. Remove the clip and bolt.

      2. Detach the 16 clips and 2 claws.

      3. w/o Rear Air Conditioning System:

        Disconnect the rear seat lock control lever cable and then remove the quarter trim panel.

      4. w/ Rear Air Conditioning System:

        Disconnect the thermistor connector and rear seat lock control lever cable, and then remove the quarter trim panel.

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    5. w/o Rear No. 2 Seat or w/ Rear No. 2 Seat, for Face to Face Seat Type:


      1. Remove the clip.

      2. Detach the 16 clips and 2 claws, and remove the quarter trim panel.

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    6. w/ Tonneau Cover:


      1. Remove the screw and clip.

      2. Detach the 16 clips and 2 claws, and remove the quarter trim panel.

        A0158OA

  10. REMOVE CENTER BACK DOOR GARNISH


    1. A015C1G

      Detach the 5 clips and 4 claws, and remove the center back door garnish.

  11. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH


    1. w/o Power Back Door:

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

    2. A0159ZC

      w/ Power Back Door:


      1. Detach the clip and 4 claws, and remove the back door side garnish RH.

  12. REMOVE BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER RH


    1. A0156OJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Power Back Door Rod
      *2 Hole of Back Door Service Hole Cover RH
      *a Back Door is Half-open

      Move the back door to a half-open position so that the hole in the center of the back door service hole cover RH is aligned lengthwise with the power back door rod.

    2. A015A21

      Detach the 2 clips and separate the back door service hole cover RH, passing the power back door rod through the hole of the back door service hole cover RH.

      Note

      If the back door is in a fully-open position, the power back door rod will interfere with the hole of the back door service hole cover RH, so do not perform this operation with the back door in a fully open position.

      Tech Tips

      If any of the clips have remained on the back door, remove the clips from the back door and install them to the back door service hole cover RH.

    3. A0158LJ

      Remove the ball joint bolt, power back door rod and back door stay plate.

    4. Remove the back door service hole cover RH from the power back door rod.

  13. REMOVE REAR UPPER PILLAR GARNISH RH

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    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and open the seat belt shoulder anchor cover.

    2. A0159LR

      Remove the bolt and seat belt shoulder anchor.

    3. A0159J7

      w/o Power Back Door:


      1. Detach the 5 clips and remove the rear upper pillar garnish.

    4. A0158B7E02

      w/ Power Back Door:


      1. Detach the 5 clips.

      2. Pass the power back door rod through the rear upper pillar garnish, and remove the rear upper pillar garnish.

  14. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. A0159U4

      Disconnect the connector

    2. Remove the 4 bolts.

    3. Detach the 2 claws and remove the power back door unit assembly.