Removal [02/2014 - 11/2016]: Procedure
- REMOVE BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL
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 NO. 2 BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
See step 5
- REMOVE NO. 1 BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
See step 6
- REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
See step 7
- REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR UNIT SET ASSEMBLY NOTE:
- 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 apply any horizontal load to the door stay in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.