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

DOOR / HATCH  BACK DOOR SUPPORT  INSTALLATION  


CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:
·

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

·

The following procedure is for the LH side.



PROCEDURE

Hide 68946 2.INSTALL BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET

a.

Clean the bolt holes in the vehicle body.


b.
B629741

Install the back door damper stay upper bracket with 2 new bolts.

Torque:
9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)

HINT:

With the door closed, install the back door damper stay upper bracket so that the arrow marker is facing the top side of the vehicle.



Hide 68960B 3.INSTALL 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.
B629739

Engage the 2 ball joints to install the back door stay assembly.

NOTICE:

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



b.

Check that the ball joints are engaged securely and the back door stay assembly cannot be pulled off.