Rodeo Sport 2WD L4-2.2L (2002)
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Remove the waterproof sheet, taking special care so as not to break it.
7. Remove the rear wiper motor.
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Disconnect the motor connector and remove the two fixing bolts.
8. Remove the key cylinder.
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Disconnect the locking links.
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Remove the key cylinder retaining clip with screwdriver to remove the key cylinder.
9. Remove the hatchgate lock actuator assembly.
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Disconnect the actuator harness connector.
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Remove two nuts holding hatchgate lock actuator assembly from inside.
10. Remove the outside handle.
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Remove the two bolts holding the outside handle from inside.
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Disconnect the locking link.
11. Remove the tailgate lock assembly.
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Remove three screws holding the lock assembly.
12. Remove the dove tail.
13. Remove the tailgate harness cable.
14. Remove tailgate stopper link.
15. Remove tailgate assembly.
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Removing the tailgate assembly may require two people.
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Carefully remove the tailgate assembly not to damage the hinge.
16. Remove tailgate waist seal.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following point:
1. Tighten the tailgate hinge fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 34 N.m (25 lb ft)
2. Tighten the tailgate stopper link fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 34 N.m (25 lb ft)
3. Tighten the dove tail fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 25 N.m (19 lb ft)
