Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair
REAR GATEDISPOSAL
1. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY
CAUTION: Gas is colorless, odorless, and harmless. However, gas pressure may spray the cutting powder or oil. Be sure to wear dust-resistant goggles.
1. Cover with a vinyl case as shown in the figure.
NOTE: Prevent the vinyl case from being caught by drill cutting edge
2. Lift the body side slightly with piston rods fully extended, and secure the body side on vise stand. Drill a hole in 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in) diameter at a point 10 to 200 mm (0.39 to 7.87 in) from door side, and bleed the rear gate damper stay completely.
