Trunk / Liftgate Hydraulic Cylinder: Service and Repair

BACK DOOR

BACK DOOR STAY : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Support the back door with the suitable 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.
2.Remove back door stay mounting bolts (body side).





3.Remove the metal clip (3) located on the connection between the back door stay assembly (1) and the back door stay lower bracket (2) by using a flat-bladed screwdriver (A).

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage painted surface.
4.Remove back door stay assembly (back door side).
5.Remove mounting bolts, and then remove back door stay assembly.

INSTALLATION

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

CAUTION:
- Apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface.
- After installation, check back door open/close, lock/unlock operation.