1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the rear gate trim. 
3. Remove the rear gate garnish.
4. Remove the rear wiper arm.
5. Remove the rear wiper motor.
6. Remove the rear gate latch and actuator assembly.
7. Remove the roof spoiler.
8. Remove the connecting part of rubber duct (A).
9. Pull off the harness and washer hose from the rear gate.
10. Remove harness clip of each connector from the rear gate panel.
11. Before removing the rear gate damper stay, prevent the rear gate from closing using prop or the like.
CAUTION:
If the prop comes off, operators may get injured and vehicle may get damaged. Make sure to support the rear gate with secure material to prevent injury or damage.
12. Remove the mounting bolt of rear gate damper stay.
13. Remove the rear gate hinge bolt, and remove the rear gate panel.
CAUTION:
• Do not damage piston rods and oil seals.
• Never disassemble cylinders: They contain gas.
1. Before removing the rear gate damper stay, prevent the rear gate from closing using prop or the like.
CAUTION:
If the prop comes off, operators may get injured and vehicle may get damaged. Make sure to support the rear gate with secure material to prevent injury or damage.
2. Remove the mounting bolt of rear gate damper stay.
3. Remove the mounting bolts and the damper stay.
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the roof trim.
3. Disconnect the rear gate harness connector and rear washer hose inside the rear quarter.
4. Remove the connecting part of rubber duct (A).
NOTE:
Remove the rubber duct from the vehicle body side by pushing the tabs.
5. Pull off the rear gate harness and the rear washer hose.
6. Before removing the rear gate damper stay, prevent the rear gate from closing using prop or the like.
CAUTION:
If the prop comes off, operators may get injured and vehicle may get damaged. Make sure to support the rear gate with secure material to prevent injury or damage.
7. Remove the mounting bolt of rear gate damper stay.
8. Remove the rear gate hinge bolt, and remove the rear gate panel.
9. Remove the nut and the rear gate hinge from the vehicle.