Removal

DOOR / HATCH: BACK DOOR SUPPORT: REMOVAL

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 LOWER DAMPER STAY BRACKET

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





3. REMOVE BACK DOOR UPPER DAMPER STAY BRACKET

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