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Back Door Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove roof rear garnish assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  2. Disconnect the back door harness connector and AV antenna feeder.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Back Door Harness Connector And AV Antenna Feeder
    G02363699Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Washer hose is separated in the connection part.
  4. Support the back door lock with a proper material to prevent it from falling.
    WARNING: Body injury may occur if no supporting rod is holding the back door open when removing the damper stay.
    Fig 2: Identifying Jack
    G02363700Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove back door stay on back door.
    Fig 3: Removing Back Door Stay On Back Door With Torque Specifications
    G02363701Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove back door hinge mounting nuts on the back door and remove back door assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Back Door Hinge Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G02363702Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.