Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair

BACK DOOR

Removal

WARNING: Always support back door when removing or replacing back door stays. Power back door opener will not support back door with back door stays removed.

1. Remove the back door glass. Refer to "REAR WINDOW GLASS AND MOLDING".
2. Remove the back door lock assembly. Refer to "BACK DOOR LOCK".
3. Remove the rear wiper motor. Refer to "Rear Wiper Motor".
4. Remove the back door wire harness.
5. Remove the rear washer nozzle and hose from the back door. Refer to "Rear Washer Nozzle".

CAUTION: Two technicians should be used to avoid damaging the back door during removal.

6. Support the back door.
7. Disconnect the power back door lift arm from the door.
8. Remove the back door stays.




9. Remove the door side nuts and the back door assembly.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.