Removal

DOOR / HATCH: BACK DOOR SUPPORT: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure described below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY





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(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, slightly raise the 2 stop rings, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
* Do not touch the rod of the stay with gloves, to avoid fibers from adhering.
* When foreign matter adheres to the rod, it prevents the rod from moving smoothly and reduces its holding power.

(b) Disengage the 2 ball joints and remove the back door stay.

NOTICE:
* Do not remove the stop rings from the stay. Raise the stop rings just enough to allow the stay to be disengaged.
* Do not reuse a stop ring if it is removed from the stay.

HINT
Support the back door by hand while removing the door stay.

2. REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and remove the back door damper stay upper bracket.





3. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY BOLT

(a) Remove the back door stay bolt.