Removal And Installation

BACK DOOR

BACK DOOR ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
- Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
- Use protective tape or shop cloth to protect from damage during removal and installation.

REMOVAL

1.Remove rear pillar finisher (LH and RH). Refer to "REAR PILLAR FINISHER : Removal and Installation" Rear Pillar Finisher.





2.Disconnect harness connector (A) and (B).
3.Remove harness clip (C).
4.Remove ground cable mounting bolt (D).






5.Remove rear washer hose (1) from hose joint (2).







6.Remove grommet (1), and then pull out harness from rear fender extension LH (2).





7.Remove grommet (1), and then pull out harness from rear fender extension RH (2).
8.Support back door with appropriate material to prevent it from falling.

WARNING:
Bodily injury may occur if no supporting rod is holding the back door open when removing the back door stay.
9.Remove back door stay assembly (back door side). Refer to "BACK DOOR STAY : Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.
10.Remove back door hinge mounting nuts on back door and remove back door assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Check back door hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
- After installation, check back door open/close, lock/unlock operation.
- After installation, perform the fitting adjustment. Refer to "BACK DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustment" Adjustments.