Rodeo LS 4WD V6-3.2L (1998)
SERVICE PROCEDURE
This campaign involves port installed (PIO) Genuine Isuzu Trailer Hitches installed prior to 5/31/98, and dealer/customer installed hitches (non-PIO).
IDENTIFYING A GENUINE ISUZU TRAILER HITCH
NOTE This section does not apply to vehicles equipped with Genuine Isuzu Trailer Hitches that were installed at AIMI's ports (Port Installed Option)
before 5/31/98. For these vehicles, skip to Sub Harness Installation section.
A Genuine Isuzu trailer hitch can be easily distinguished from other hitches produced by the aftermarket with the following steps:
1.
Locate the "HITCH CAPACITY" label on the trailer hitch. For Genuine Isuzu trailer hitches, this label is located on the rear- facing portion of the
trailer hitch.
2.
Examine the "HITCH CAPACITY" label closely for the special identifying items. (FIGURE 1)
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Item A: "US-169"
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Item B: "VALLEY INDUSTRIES"
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Item C: "V-5"
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Item D: "10281700"
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Item E: "4,500 LBS. MAX. GROSS WEIGHT"
"450 LBS. MAX. GROSS TONGUE WEIGHT"
NOTE: All specifications in items A through E must match exactly.
3.
If one or more of the above items on the label are different or missing, then this vehicle is not equipped with a Genuine Isuzu trailer hitch. This
campaign does not apply to this vehicle. Skip to WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION section and claim Labor Operation # 130361 for
inspection.
4.
If the label on your vehicle's trailer hitch matches the label shown in FIGURE 1, with all the items (A through E) existing on the label, then
proceed to Sub Harness Installation section.
SUB HARNESS INSTALLATION
For detailed description of this vehicle's electrical system, refer to the 1998 Rodeo (UE) Electrical Troubleshooting Manual.
1.
Record radio presets and remove the DOME LIGHT fuse (10 amp) from position # 5 of the dash fuse box.
2.
Locate and detach the rear dome light assembly from the upper-rear speaker panel.
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Remove lens using a small flat screwdriver.
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Remove the light assembly from panel using a Philips screwdriver.
3.
Remove rear upper speaker panel by gently pulling on front edge to pop the panel down.
