Isuzu Trooper (1998-2002 year). Manual - part 1038

8F–80

BODY STRUCTURE

Tailgate Dove-Tail Striker

Adjustment

683RS012

1. Loosen the striker bolts.
2. Tap with a plastic hammer to align.

D

Gaps between Dove–Tail Striker (2) and bracket (1)
are 0 mm (No clearance).

683RS013

3. Tighten striker bolts.

Torque : 12 N

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m (1.2kg·m/104 lb in)

8F–81

BODY STRUCTURE

Tailgate Frame Cover (LH)

Parts Location

684RW001

Legend

(1) High Mount Stop Light

(2) Washer Tube
(3) Tailgate Frame Cover

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove tailgate frame cover.

D

Pull the tailgate frame cover (2) out.

D

Disconnect the washer tube (1) at the nozzle and
pull the washer tube out from the frame cover (2).

D

Disconnect the rear defogger and pull the harness
from the cover.

684RW002

Installation

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

1. Hit the lower A edge portion of the cover (1) to the

tailgate flange.

2. Clearance between the frame cover and the tailgate

panel (B portion) is 1 mm (0.04 in).

684RS008

8F–82

BODY STRUCTURE

Tailgate Frame Cover (RH)

Removal

1. Remove tailgate frame cover (RH).

D

Pull the frame cover out from the tailgate frame.

684RS011

Installation

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

1. Hit the lower A edge portion (2) of the tailgate frame

cover (1).

2. Clearance between the frame cover and the tailgate

panel (B portion) is 1 mm (0.04 in).

684RS010

8F–83

BODY STRUCTURE

Tailgate Sash Trim Cover

Parts Location

684RS012

Legend

(1) Tailgate Sash Trim Cover

Removal

1. Remove tailgate sash trim cover (1).

D

Pry the tailgate trim cover retainers free from the
tailgate panel.

684RS013

Installation

1. Install the tailgate sash trim cover (1).

D

Insert the trim cover retainers into the tailgate hole
securely so that there are no gaps between them.