BACK DOOR SUPPORT REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure up to Remove Rear Combination Light Assembly Click here

  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR STOPPER CUSHION


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      Remove the screw and back door stopper cushion.

  3. REMOVE QUARTER PANEL PLUG


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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and remove the quarter panel plug as shown in the illustration.

  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR STOPPER CUSHION COVER

    Tech Tips

    When removing the back door stopper cushion cover, heat the vehicle body and back door stopper cushion cover using a heat light.

    Heating Temperature
    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Rear Door Panel Protector 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the vehicle body or back door stopper cushion cover excessively.


    1. Using a heat light, heat the back door stopper cushion cover.

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      *1 Double-sided Tape

      Disengage the 4 clips and remove the back door stopper cushion cover.

  5. REMOVE 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.

    • In order to prevent the piston rod from deforming, do not apply any horizontal load to the door stay.


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the stop ring along the groove.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Release the ball joint and remove the back door stay assembly.

      Note

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

  6. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOWER STAY BRACKET


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      Remove the 2 bolts and back door lower stay bracket.

  7. REMOVE BACK DOOR UPPER DAMPER STAY BRACKET


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