Removal

DOOR / HATCH: LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUPPORT: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
* The following procedure is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUPPORT 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.
* In order to prevent the piston rod from deforming, do not apply any horizontal load to the door support.

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings along the groove.









HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Release the ball joint and remove the luggage compartment door support.

NOTICE:
Remove the luggage compartment door support while supporting the luggage compartment door by hand.