Back Door Stay: Replacement

REMOVE BACK DOOR STAY
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the back door stay from the back door panel.
  HINT:
  
  While supporting the back door by hand, remove the back door stay.
2. Remove the bolt and back door stay from the body.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Bolt And Back Door Stay From Body
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE BACK DOOR STAY
NOTE:
When handling the back door stay.
- Do not disassemble the back door stay because the cylinder is filled with pressurized gas.
- When replacing the back door stay, drill a 2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.079 - 0.118 in.) hole in the lower half of the bottom of the back door stay as shown in the illustration to completely release the high-pressure gas before disposing of it.
- When drilling, chips may fly out, so work carefully.
- The gas is colorless, odorless and non-toxic. 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.
- Do not turn the piston rod and cylinder with the back door stay fully extended.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Back Door Stay Drilling Dimension
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL BACK DOOR STAY
1. Install the back door stay to the body with the bolt.
  Torque: 19.5 N.m (199 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
2. Install the back door stay to the back door panel with the bolts.
  Torque: 22 N.m (224 kgf.cm, 16 ft.lbf)