Lexus ES: Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
If the luggage compartment door support assembly is removed, the luggage compartment door will slam shut. Make sure to support the luggage compartment door by hand when it is open and when opening and closing it.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
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2. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER TRAY
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3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
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4. REMOVE LUGGAGE LOCK CONTROL CABLE PLATE
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5. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER
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6. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
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7. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH
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8. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM INNER COVER RH
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9. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
- Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.
- Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the piston rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
- Do not apply any horizontal load to the luggage compartment door support assembly in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.
| (a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, slightly raise the stop ring as shown in the illustration. NOTICE:
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(b) Disengage the ball joint.
NOTICE:
Remove the luggage compartment door support assembly while supporting the luggage door by hand.
(c) Disengage the guide as shown in the illustration to remove the luggage compartment door support assembly.
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