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Removal [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL 

    See step  1 , or see step  1

  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH 

    See step  2 , or see step  2

  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (for Glass Hatch Type) 

    See step  4 , or see step  4

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 

    See step  5 , or see step  5

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 

    See step  6 , or see step  6

  7. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    See step  7 , or see step  7

  8. 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.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
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      *a Grommet
    2. Disengage the grommet.
    3. Remove the 4 bolts and power back door unit set assembly.
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      NOTE:

      Remove the power back door unit set assembly while supporting the back door by hand.