Removal [12/2023 - ]: Procedure

WARNING: Do not perform work if the back door glass is not securely supported. The back door glass could fall, resulting in injury. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002 NOTE: Avoid touching the piston rod 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.

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   Insert in this Direction

   Slightly Raise

   1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, slightly raise the stop rings as shown in the illustration.
      WARNING:

      Remove the back window stay assembly LH while supporting the back door with one hand.

      NOTE:

      Do not remove the stop ring. When the stop ring is removed, make sure to replace with a new one.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Use the same procedure described for the other side.

HINT: 

Only perform this procedure when removing and installing the back door stay bolt.

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2. Use the same procedure described for the other side.