Removal

DOOR / HATCH: BACK DOOR SUPPORT: REMOVAL

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

1. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY LH

NOTICE:
* Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from adhering to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while performing work.
* 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.
* In order to prevent the piston rod from deforming, do not apply any horizontal load to the hood support.

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings as shown in the illustration, and then remove the back door stay.





HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Text in Illustration





NOTICE:
Remove the back door stay assembly while supporting the back door panel with one hand.

2. REMOVE BACK DOOR UPPER DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH

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





3. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY BOLT

(a) Remove the back door stay bolt.