lexus — REMOVAL

(b) Remove the 3 bolts and back door outside handle assembly. Torque: 5.0 N·m {51 kgf·cm, 44in·lbf} gn 13. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS 14. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY (a) Remove the 4 bolts and back door lock. Torque: 7.0 N·m {71 kgf·cm, 62in·lbf} 15. REMOVE BACK DOOR LINK PROTECTOR 16. REMOVE REAR MAT SET PLATE (a) Remove the 5 screws. (b) Using a screwdriver, remove the rear mat set plate. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. 17. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (a) Insert a screwdriver between the door and door trim to pry out. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. (b) Remove the back door trim. 18. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOWER TORSION BAR ASSEMBLY (a) Remove the rear bumper .

(b) Remove the 4 bolts and lower torsion bar as shown in the illustration. (c) Remove the torsion bar guide. 19. REMOVE BACK DOOR INSIDE HANDLE (a) Remove the screw and back door inside handle. (b) Remove the spacer. 20. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK CONTROL ASSEMBLY (a) Remove the 2 screws. Torque: 5.0 N·m {51 kgf·cm, 44in·lbf} (b) Disconnect the back door lock control cables, and then remove the back door control. 21. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER cardia