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 DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET


    1. Install the back door damper stay lower bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET


    1. Clean the bolt holes on the vehicle body.

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

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 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.


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      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.