Removal

DOOR / HATCH: BACK DOOR SUPPORT: REMOVAL

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

1. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
* Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.
* 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.
* Do not apply any horizontal load to the door stay in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the stop ring along the groove.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.





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(b) Release the ball joint and remove the back door stay assembly.

NOTICE:
Remove the back door stay assembly while supporting the back door by hand.

2. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY BOLT

(a) Remove the back door stay bolt.





3. REMOVE BACK DOOR UPPER DAMPER STAY BRACKET

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