Rodeo Sport 4WD V6-3.2L (2002)
Tailgate: Service and Repair
Tail Gate Lock Actuator
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.
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Disconnect the lock link.
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Remove the 2 bolts holding the outside handle from inside.
8. Remove the tailgate lock assembly.
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Remove the 3 screws holding the lock assembly.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:
1. Apply chassis grease to the lock assembly and striker moving surface.
2. Tighten the tailgate lock assembly fixing screws to the specified torque.
Torque: 7 N.m (61 lb in)
3. Check that the tailgate lock operates correctly after installing it.
