Back Door Support (For Hatchback) Removal
REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY
REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET
REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET
Back Door Support (For Hatchback) -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, slightly raise the 2 stop rings, as shown in the illustration.
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| Protective Tape
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- NOTICE:
- Do not touch the rod of the stay with gloves, to prevent fibers from adhering.
- When foreign matter adheres to the rod, it prevents the rod from moving smoothly and reduces its holding power.
Disengage the 2 ball joints and remove the back door stay.
- NOTICE:
- Do not remove the stop rings from the stay. Raise the stop rings just enough to allow the stay to be disengaged.
- Do not reuse a stop ring if it is removed from the stay.
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET |
Remove the 2 bolts and the back door damper stay upper bracket.
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET |
Remove the 2 bolts and the back door damper stay lower bracket.