RM38N0EC _59 Vehicle Exterior _111831 DOOR / HATCH _0501476 BACK DOOR SUPPORT A

DOOR / HATCH  BACK DOOR SUPPORT  REMOVAL  


CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

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The following procedure is for the LH side.



PROCEDURE

Hide 68960B 1.REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
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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.

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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.

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Do not apply any horizontal load to the door stay in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.



a.
B629738C01
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Protective Tape


Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the 2 stop rings as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
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Do not remove the stop rings from the back door stay assembly. Raise the stop rings just enough to allow the ball joints to be disengaged.

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Do not reuse the back door stay assembly if a stop ring has been removed.




b.

Disengage the 2 ball joints to remove the back door stay assembly.

NOTICE:

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



Hide 68946 2.REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET

a.
B629740

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