Removal [12/2013 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL
- REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH
- REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (for Glass Hatch Type)
- REMOVE NO. 2 BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
- REMOVE NO. 1 BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
- REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
- 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.