Celica GT L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (2001)
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair
BACK DOOR STAY
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY
a. Remove the bolt and back door stay from the back door panel.
HINT: While supporting the back door with your hand, remove the back door stay.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and back door stay from the body.
2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE BACK DOOR STAY
NOTE: When handling the back door stay
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Do not disassemble the back door stay because the cylinder is filled with pressurized gas.
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If the back door stay is to be replaced, drill a 2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.079 - 0.118 in.) hole in the bottom of the back door stay as shown in the
illustration to completely release the high-pressure gas before disposing of it.
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When drilling, chips may fly out so work carefully.
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The gas is colorless, odorless and non-toxic.
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When working, handle the back door stay carefully.
Never score or scratch the exposed part of the piston rod, and never allow paint or oil to get on it.
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Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the back door stay fully extended.
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INSTALL BACK DOOR STAY
a. Install the 2 bolts and back door stay to the body.
Torque: 8.3 N.m (85 kgf.cm, 74 in.lbf)
b. Install the bolt and back door stay to the back door panel.
Torque: 26 N.m (270 kgf.cm, 20 ft.lbf)