EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Rear Gate

DISPOSAL

1. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY

CAUTION:

Gas is colorless, odorless, and harmless. However, gas pressure may spray cutting powder or oil. Be sure to wear dust-resistant goggles.

1. Cover with a vinyl sack as shown in the figure.

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Rear gate damper stay

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Vinyl sack

NOTE:

Prevent the vinyl sack from being caught by drill cutting edge

2. Lift the body side slightly with piston rods fully extended, and secure the body side with vise.

Drill a hole of 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in) diameter at a point 10 to 200 mm (0.39 to 7.87 in) from the body side, and bleed the rear gate damper stay gas completely.

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Door side

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Body side

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190 mm (7.48 in)

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10 mm (0.39 in)

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Piston rod

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Cylinder

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Portion to be drilled