Rodeo Sport 4WD V6-3.2L (2002)
Tailgate: Service and Repair
Tailgate Lock and Hatchgate Lock (LWB)
Tailgate Lock and Hatchgate Lock (LWB)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the tailgate trim cover assembly (3).
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Remove the 2 screws (2) holding the hatchgate lock assembly (1) first, and pull up the trim cover while detaching the clips from tailgate panel.
3. Remove the waterproof sheet.
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Remove the waterproof sheet, taking special care so as not to break it.
4. Remove the hatchgate lock.
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Disconnect the lock link and connector and remove the 3 fixing bolts.
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 2 bolts holding hatchgate lock actuator assembly from inside.
7. Remove the outside handle.
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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:
