Upper Back Door
DISASSEMBLY1. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 assist grip plugs.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the 2 screws and assist grip.
2. REMOVE INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL
3. REMOVE CENTER BACK DOOR GARNISH
Using a screwdriver, remove the center back door garnish.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE BACK DOOR GARNISH
Using a screwdriver, remove the back door garnish.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
5. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM
a. Open the cover.
b. Remove the nut and rear wiper arm.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
c. Remove the grommet.
6. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts.
c. Unfasten the 3 bolts and remove the rear wiper motor and link assembly.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
7. REMOVE REAR WIPER RELAY
8. REMOVE LIFT GATE WEATHERSTRIP
Remove the lift gate weatherstrip.
NOTE: Do not pull strongly on the weatherstrip as it may tear.
9. REMOVE BACK DOOR INSIDE HANDLE
a. Remove the 2 bolts.
b. Disconnect the back door lock locking rod and back door lock inside opening link, then remove the back door inside handle.
10. REMOVE BACK DOOR CONTROL
a. Disconnect the links.
b. Remove the 3 bolts.
Torque: 7.4 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 65 in.lbf)
c. Disconnect the connector, then remove the back door control.
HINT: At the time of assembly, please refer to the following item.
Apply MP grease to the sliding surface of the back door control.
11. REMOVE BACK DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the back door outside handle.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and back door outside handle assembly.
Torque: 7.4 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 65 in.lbf)
12. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
a. License plate light
b. Back door lock
REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.