Rear Hatch - Will Not Remain Open
TS85-052May 2, 1985
Body & Frame
REAR WINDOW STAYS
APPLIED MODEL: 1984 - 1985 300ZX Non-Turbo
SERVICE INFORMATION
This Technical Bulletin contains service procedures required to address the condition of the rear hatch not remaining open on Non-Turbo 1984/85 300ZX vehicles. This situation may occur when both the rear spoiler and the rear shade kit are installed by the dealer. PARTS INFORMATION
CONDITION PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
Rear hatch of Non-Turbo 300ZX Turbo back 90450-01P10
300ZX will not stay door stay set. (2S)
open with spoiler and 90450-04P10
shade kit installed by (4S)
Dealer. 2+2
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the two standard back door stays with two gas stays applied to the 1984/85 300ZX Turbo, P/N 90450-01P10 for 2 seater and P/N 90450-04P10 for 4 seater models.
Support the back door open and unbolt the stay at the body. Remove the stay from the door by holding the stay tube and rotating it around the tube's axis. Apply a very small outward force at the same time.
WARNING:
a. Be careful not to scratch back door stay when installing on back door. A scratched stay may cause gas leakage.
b. The contents of the back door stay is under pressure. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE, PUNCTURE OR APPLY HEAT TO IT.
c. When removing stays, the back door must be supported to remain open.
d. Too much outward force may break the ball stud.