Removal [11/2018 - 10/2023]: Procedure
- REMOVE BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH
See step 1
- REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH
See step 2
- REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR GRIP BASE
See step 4
- REMOVE BACK DOOR GRIP
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the back door grip base.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY
See step 6
- REMOVE POWER BACK DOOR UNIT ASSEMBLY LH WARNING:
- Do not perform work if the back door is not securely supported.
- The back door could fall, resulting in injury.
- Disconnect the connector.
Grommet Connector Remove in this Direction - Disconnect the grommet and pull out the power back door unit assembly LH harness as shown in the illustration.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, slightly raise the 2 stop rings as shown in the illustration.
Protective Tape - Detach the 2 ball joints to remove the power back door unit assembly LH.NOTE:
- Remove the power back door unit assembly LH while supporting the back door by hand.
- Remove the back door stay assembly while supporting the back door stay assembly by hand.
- REMOVE BACK DOOR UPPER DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH
- REMOVE BACK DOOR LOWER DAMPER STAY BRACKET LH
- REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY STOPPER