Rear Gate Panel

REAR GATE PANEL

Rear Gate Panel:

REMOVAL

1. REAR GATE PANEL

1. Open rear gate.
2. Remove rear gate outer handle.
3. Remove rear gate latch assembly.
4. Remove rear gate trim.
5. Remove rear gate key lock cylinders.
6. Remove rear finisher light assembly.
7. Remove rear wiper.
8. Disconnect connectors of rear wiper, rear defogger, and other lighting devices.
9. Disconnect washer hose.
10. Remove rubber duct (A) connection, and pull out harness and washer hose from rear gate.

11. Using a support, support the rear gate while removing gas stay mounting bolts.

CAUTION: When the rear gate is released, it may hit and damage the body. To prevent this, place a shop cloth between body and gate.

12. Loosen rear gate bolts to remove rear gate.

2. GAS STAY

1. Open rear gate. Using a jack to support the rear gate.

CAUTION:
- After gas stay is removed, rear gate cannot stay open. Supporting the rear gate with a jack, remove the bolts.
- Do not damage piston rods and oil seals.
- Never disassemble cylinders: They contain gas.

2. Loosen bolts to remove gas stay from rear gate.

INSTALLATION

1. REAR GATE PANEL

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Install rear gate panel with uniform clearance to body.

CAUTION: Do not damage painted surfaces of body and rear gate.

2. GAS STAY

Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Do not confuse right and left sides of gas stay.
- After supporting rear gate with a jack, start operation.

Tightening torque: Refer to COMPONENT in General Description.