Lower Back Door
DISASSEMBLY1. REMOVE REAR MAT SET PLATE
a. Remove the 5 screws.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the rear mat set plate.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM
a. Insert a screwdriver between the door and door trim to pry out.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the door trim.
3. REMOVE LOWER TORSION BAR
a. Remove the rear bumper.
b. Remove the 4 bolts and lower torsion bar as shown in the illustration.
c. Remove the torsion bar guide.
4. REMOVE BACK DOOR INSIDE HANDLE
a. Remove the screw and back door inside handle.
b. Remove the spacer.
5. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK CONTROL
a. Remove the 2 screws.
b. Disconnect the door lock control cables, then remove the back door control.
6. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER
NOTE: Do not tear the service hole cover.
7. REMOVE KEY CYLINDER
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the clip and key cylinder.
8. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK
a. Disconnect the control cables from the clamps.
b. Using a torx wrench. remove the 6 screws and back door locks.
Torx wrench: T30 (Part No. 09042-00010 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 7.4 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 65 in.lbf)
HINT: At the time of assembly, please refer to the following item.
Apply MP grease to the rotating parts of the door lock.
9. REMOVE REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 6 nuts.
c. Using a screwdriver, remove the rear lamp assemblies.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
10. REMOVE TAIL GATE STAY
Using a torx wrench. remove the 4 screws and 2 tail gate stays.
Torx wrench: T30 (Part No. 09042-00010 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 17 N.m (170 kgf.cm, 12 ft.lbf)
REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.