Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
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1.REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY LH
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 door stay in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.


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Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 stop rings as indicated by the arrows in the order shown in the illustration.
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Release the ball joint and remove the back door stay assembly LH.
Remove the back door stay assembly while supporting the back door by hand.
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2.REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY RH
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
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3.REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET LH
Remove the 2 bolts and back door damper stay upper bracket LH.
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4.REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET RH
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
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5.REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET LH
Remove the 2 bolts and back door damper stay lower bracket LH.
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6.REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET RH
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.