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Removal [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE BACK WINDOW STAY 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 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 back window stay assembly in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.
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      *a Protective Tape

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Release the ball joints and remove the back window stay assembly.
      NOTE:

      Remove the back window stay assembly while supporting the back door glass by hand.

  2. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS GUIDE UPPER BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and back door glass guide upper bracket.
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  4. REMOVE BACK WINDOW STAY BOLT 
    1. Remove the back window stay bolt.
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