Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
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1.INSTALL BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET
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2.INSTALL BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET
Clean the bolt holes in the vehicle body.
Install the back door damper stay upper bracket with 2 new bolts.
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.
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3.INSTALL 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.
Engage the 2 ball joints to install the back door stay assembly.
Install the back door stay assembly while supporting the back door by hand.
Check that the ball joints are engaged securely and the back door stay assembly cannot be pulled off.