Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair
Removal
DOOR / HATCH: BACK DOOR SUPPORT: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
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Avoid touching the stroke portions of the rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to the stroke portions. Be sure to
hold the cylinder while servicing.
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Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
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Do not apply any load to the cylinders in the horizontal direction in order to prevent the rod from being deformed.
(a) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the stop ring along the groove.
(b) Release the ball joint and remove the back door stay assembly.
NOTE: Remove the back door stay assembly while supporting the back door by hand.
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY BOLT
(a) Remove the back door stay bolt.
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR UPPER DAMPER STAY BRACKET
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and the back door upper damper stay bracket.