Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
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1.REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY
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.
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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.
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.
Do not reuse the back door stay assembly if a stop ring has been removed.
Disengage the 2 ball joints to remove the back door stay assembly.
Remove the back door stay assembly while supporting the back door by hand.
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2.REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and back door damper stay upper bracket.
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3.REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET