POWER BACK DOOR DRIVE UNIT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

The spindle unit and upper bracket cannot be disassembled once they have been assembled. Therefore, when replacing the spindle or upper bracket make sure to replace the spindle, upper bracket and lower bracket as a set.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH

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  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH

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  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH

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  6. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR SENSOR ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR UNIT ASSEMBLY SET LH

    Note:

    The spindle unit and bracket cannot be disassembled once they have been assembled. Therefore, when replacing the spindle, upper bracket or lower bracket, make sure to replace the spindle, upper bracket and lower bracket as a set.

    1. B338185

      Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp and grommet.

    2. B336843

      Remove the 4 bolts and power back door unit assembly set LH.

  8. REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR UNIT ASSEMBLY SET RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET LH

    1. Perform this procedure when replacing only the back door damper stay lower bracket LH.

      1. B345034

        Move the protector cover until the pin can be seen.

      2. B345035

        Using a 3 mm pin punch and hammer, tap out the pin from the joint.

      3. Remove the joint and protector cover.

  10. REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.