Subaru BRZ 2013 · Service Manual Exterior body & electrical

Stay ASSY trunk

Components Removal / installation

DOOR / TRUNK
STAY ASSY TRUNK
EXPLODED VIEW
REMOVAL
NOTE:
The following procedure is for LH side. Perform the same procedures for the RH and LH side.
1. Removal of stay ASSY trunk
CAUTION:
·During installation or removal, hold the cylinder part. To prevent foreign objects from becoming attached, do not touch the stroking section of the rod.
·If you are wearing cotton gloves and touch the rod section, the fibers may become attached and cause gas leaks. Do not touch the rod.
·To avoid disfiguration in the rod, do not put a lateral load on the cylinder.
(1) Using a thin flat tip screwdriver that is wrapped in protective tape, remove the 2 stop rings along the side.
Captions in illustration
*1
 Protective tape
*2
 Stop ring
(2) Release the ball joint section and remove the stay ASSY trunk.
CAUTION:
Hold the trunk so that it can’t fall, and remove the stay ASSY trunk.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
The following procedure is for LH side. Perform the same procedures for the RH and LH side.
1. Installation of the stay ASSY trunk
CAUTION:
·During installation or removal, hold the cylinder part. To prevent foreign objects from becoming attached, do not touch the stroking section of the rod.
·If you are wearing cotton gloves and touch the rod section, the fibers may become attached and cause gas leaks. Do not touch the rod.
·To avoid disfiguration in the rod, do not put a lateral load on the cylinder.
·Hold the joint section and check the installation condition.
(1) If you are reusing the stay ASSY trunk:
(a) Install the 2 stop rings on the stay ASSY trunk.
(2) Fit the stay ASSY trunk into the ball joint section to install it.
CAUTION:
·Hold the trunk so that it can’t fall, and install the stay ASSY trunk.
·Fit the stay ASSY trunk into the ball joint section, and check that it can’t come out.