Rodeo Sport 2WD V6-3.2L (2001)
Trunk / Liftgate Lock: Service and Repair
TAILGATE LOCK (SWB)
Tailgate Lock And Associated Parts
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the tailgate glass assembly and tailgate glasses stay.
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Refer to Tailgate Glass (SWB) in Body Structure.
3. Remove the tailgate trim cover assembly.
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Remove the two screws fixing the trim cover assembly and pull up the trim cover after detaching the clips from tailgate panel.
4. Remove the waterproof sheet.
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Remove the waterproof sheet, taking special care so as not to break it.
5. Remove the key cylinder.
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Disconnect the lock links.
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Remove the key cylinder retaining clip with screw driver to remove the key cylinder.
6. Remove the hatchgate lock actuator assembly.
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Disconnect the actuator harness connector.
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Remove the two nuts holding hatchgate lock actuator assembly from inside.
7. Remove the outside handle.
