Removal [09/2015 - 12/2017]: Procedure
- REMOVE BACK WINDOW UPPER PANEL TRIM
See step 1
- REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH
See step 2
- REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK COVER
See step 4
- REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BASE
See step 5
- REMOVE DOOR PULL HANDLE
See step 6
- REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
See step 8
- REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR UNIT SET ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the connector.
*a Grommet - Disengage the grommet.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, slightly raise the 2 stop rings as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.
*a Protective Tape Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2) - Disengage the 2 ball joints to remove the power back door unit set assembly.NOTE:
- Remove the power back door unit set assembly while supporting the back door by hand.
- Make sure to replace the power back door unit set assembly with a new one.
- Disconnect the connector.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET
- REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET