BACK DOOR SUPPORT REMOVAL

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. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:


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      Do not perform work if the back door is not securely supported.

    • The back 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 door stay in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.


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      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the 2 stop rings as shown in the illustration.

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

      Note


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

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

  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET


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

  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET


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