Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 1653

8F–54

BODY STRUCTURE

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points:

1. Install the regulator handle as shown in the figure, if

equipped without power windows.

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2. Check to see that the window regulator operates

smoothly and the glass opens and closes properly. 

3. Install the waterproof sheet tightly against the door

panel.

BODY STRUCTURE

8F–55

Tailgate (LWB)

Parts Location

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Legend

(1) Hatchgate Lock Assembly
(2) Tailgate Assembly
(3) Tailgate Bell Crank
(4) Hinges
(5) Plug
(6) Tailgate Stopper Link
(7) Waterproof Sheet

(8) Trim Cover Assembly
(9) Rear Wiper Motor

(10) Dove Tail

(11) Key Cylinder

(12) Tailgate Lock Assembly
(13) Hatchgate Lock Actuator Assembly
(14) Outside Handle
(15) Tailgate Waist Seal

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BODY STRUCTURE

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the tailgate trim cover assembly (3).

• Remove the two screws (2) holding the hatchgate

lock assembly (1) first and the two screws fixing
the trim cover assembly. Pull up the trim cover
while detaching the clips from tailgate panel.

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3. Remove the waterproof sheet.

• Carefully remove the waterproof sheet not to

break it.

4. Remove the hatchgate lock.

• Disconnect the lock link and connector and

remove the three fixing bolts.

5. Remove the key cylinder.

• Disconnect the locking links.

• Remove the key cylinder retaining clip with

screwdriver to remove the key cylinder.

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6. Remove the hatchgate lock actuator assembly.

• Disconnect the actuator harness connector.

• Remove the two nuts holding hatchgate lock

actuator assembly from inside.

7. Remove the outside handle.

• Remove the two bolts holding the outside handle

from inside.

8. Remove the tailgate lock assembly.

• Remove the three screws holding the lock

assembly.

9. Remove the dove tail.

10. Remove the tailgate locking links.

11. Remove the rear wiper arm.

• Refer to Rear Wiper Arm/Blade in Wiper/Washer

System section.

12. Remove the rear wiper motor.

13. Remove the tailgate harness cable.

14. Remove the spare tire carrier.

• Refer to Spare Tire Carrier in this section.

15. Remove the tailgate stopper link.

16. Remove the tailgate assembly.

• Removing the tailgate assembly may require two

people.

• Carefully remove the tailgate assembly not to

damage the hinge.

17. Remove the tailgate waist seal.

BODY STRUCTURE

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Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points:

1. When setting up links, pay attention to the position

and direction of the links.

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2. Tighten the tailgate hinge fixing bolts to the specified

torque.

Torque: 34 N·m (25 Ib ft)

3. Tighten the tailgate stopper link fixing bolts to the

specified torque.

Torque: 34 N·m (25 Ib ft)

4. Tighten the dove tail fixing bolts to the specified

torque.

Torque: 25 N·m (19 Ib ft)

Legend

(1) Tailgate Lock Link
(2) Outside Handle
(3) Key Cylinder Lock Link
(4) Cancel Mechanism