Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

REMOVE BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH
See step 1[12/2012 - 10/2015], or see step 1[10/2015 - ]
REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH
See step 2[12/2012 - 10/2015], or see step 2[10/2015 - ]
REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY
See step 4[12/2012 - 10/2015], or see step 4[10/2015 - ]
REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH
See step 5
REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR SENSOR ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR UNIT ASSEMBLY SET LH

NOTE:

The spindle unit and bracket cannot be disassembled once they have been assembled. Therefore, when replacing the spindle, upper bracket or lower bracket, make sure to replace the spindle, upper bracket and lower bracket as a set.

Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp and grommet.

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Remove the 4 bolts and power back door unit assembly set LH.

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REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR UNIT ASSEMBLY SET RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET LH

Perform this procedure when replacing only the back door damper stay lower bracket LH.

Move the protector cover until the pin can be seen.

Using a 3 mm pin punch and hammer, tap out the pin from the joint.

Remove the joint and protector cover.

REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.