Venza FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair
Removal
DOOR / HATCH: BACK DOOR SUPPORT: REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
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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.
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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.
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Do not apply any horizontal load to the door stay in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the stop ring along the groove.
HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Text in Illustration
(b) Release the ball joint and remove the back door stay assembly.
NOTICE:
Remove the back door stay assembly while supporting the back door by hand.
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOWER DAMPER STAY BRACKET
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and back door lower damper stay bracket.
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR UPPER DAMPER STAY BRACKET
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and back door upper damper stay bracket.