Rear Door Spring - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the headliner from the vehicle. See Headliner (Remove and Install) .
- Carefully disconnect the ultrasonic sensor from the center spine applique.
- Remove the LH front racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the LH rear racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the LH lower racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the LH upper racetrack trim. See Racetrack Trim - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the LH upper rear door glass assembly. See DOOR GLASS ASSEMBLY - REAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
- Close the RH falcon wing door.
- Remove the center spine applique. See Applique - Spine - Center (Remove and Replace) .
- Open the LH falcon wing door.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors (x4) for the LH and RH EM controllers.NOTE: Push the tab inward to release the connector.
- Release the coaxial connector from the center spine closeout panel, and then disconnect the connector.
- Remove the bolts (x8) that attach the center spine closeout panel to the vehicle, and then lower the closeout panel slightly.
3.5 N.m (2.6 ft-lbs)
CAUTION: Do not allow closeout panel to hang from the harness.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Release the clips (x5) that attach the center spine closeout panel to the wiring harness, and then remove the closeout panel from the vehicle.
- Remove the bolt and release the clips (x2) that attach the LH hinge trim cover to the vehicle, and then remove the cover from the vehicle.NOTE: The lower clip must be pried down before releasing.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
- Release the LH rear door primary body side seal from the double sided tape (x2), and then remove the seal from the vehicle.NOTE: Pull the seal inward to remove as much tape as possible from the body.NOTE: Shift the seal up and over the falcon door to fully remove it.
- Use an eraser wheel to remove the majority of the residual adhesive from the body, and then use IPA wipes to remove any remaining residue.NOTE: Removal may be more difficult when exposed to heat.NOTE: Allow 1 minute of dry time.
- Remove the inner nuts (x2) that attach the LH carrier bracket to the body.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
- Remove the bolts (x2) and release the clips (x2) that attach the LH carrier bracket to the body, and then remove the bracket from the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T25 socket
- Support the LH falcon wing door.CAUTION: Place protection between the stand and door.
- Disconnect the LH falcon wing door front and rear strut electrical connectors (x4).
- Release the LH falcon wing door front and rear primary struts from the door assembly.NOTE: Release the C-clip while pulling the strut away from the ball joint.NOTE: Do not fully remove the C-clip from the strut.
- With assistance, carefully remove the bolts (x4) that attach the LH rear rear door spring cover bracket to the vehicle, and then remove the rear door spring from the vehicle.WARNING: Make sure the spring is not under tension by overextending the LH rear door over the center spine; be careful not to damage the RH rear door.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- T25 socket