NOTE:
Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to kink the cable.
The left rear seat cushion is shown, the right rear seat cushion is similar.
Remove the rear seat assembly.
Remove the rear seat cushion.
Remove the rear seat cushion cover/pad and the silencer.
Remove the leg (A) from the seat cushion frame (B):
Disconnect the control cable.
Release the push nuts (C), then remove the set pins (D).
Remove the leg.
If necessary, remove the bushings (E), the cable hook (F), and the spring pins (G).
Install the leg in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Replace the push nuts and spring pins you removed with new ones.
Make sure the control cable is connected securely.
Apply multipurpose grease to the inside surfaces of the brackets (H).
Main Valve Body Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly (A/T)
Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent, and dry them with compressed air.
Blow out all passages.
Do not use a magnet to remove the check balls, it may magnetize the check
balls. ...
Installation
Install the damper rubber mount (A) onto the damper unit. Position the
damper assembly (B) between the body and the axle beam.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.
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Using the Key*
Insert the key in the cylinder to lock and
unlock the tailgate. ...