Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair

Back Door Balancer Removal And Installation

Removal

Remove back door balancer (1) by removing screws (first at its door-side and next at its bodyside).







WARNING: Handling of Back Door Balancer (Damper)
- Do not disassemble balancer because its cylinder (1) is filled with gas.
- When discarding removed back door balancer (damper), use a 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in.) drill to make a hole, as shown, from above into balancer. The gas itself is harmless but it may issue out of the hole together with chips generated by the drill.
Therefore, be sure to wear goggle.
- Handle balancer carefully. Do not scar or scratch exposed surface of its piston rod (2), and never allow any paint or oil to stick to its surface.
- Do not turn piston rod with balancer fully extended.







Installation

Reverse removal sequence to install back door.