Isuzu 1999 RODEO Workshop Manual page 2466

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove tailgate trim cover assembly (3).
f Remove the 2 screws (2) holding the hatchgate lock
assembly (1) first, and pull up the trim cover after
detaching the clips from tailgate panel.
3. Remove waterproof sheet.
f Remove waterproof sheet, exercising special care
so as not to break it them.
4. Remove hatchgate lock.
f Disconnect the lock link and connector and remove
the 3 fixing bolts.
5. Remove key cylinder.
f Disconnect the locking links.
f Remove the key cylinder retaining clip with
screwdriver to remove the key cylinder.
6. Remove hatchgate lock actuator assembly.
f Disconnect the actuator harness connector.
f Remove 2 nuts holding hatchgate lock actuator
assembly from inside.
7. Remove outside handle.
f Remove the 2 bolts holding the outside handle from
inside.
8. Remove tailgate lock assembly.
f Remove 3 screws holding the lock assembly.
9. Remove dove tail.
10. Remove tailgate locking links.
11. Remove rear wiper motor.
12. Remove tailgate stopper link.
13. Remove tailgate assembly.
f Remove the tailgate assembly, taking care so as
not to damage the hinge. Tailgate assembly is
heavy and removal operation require two people
14. Remove tailgate waist seal.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point:
1. When setting up links, pay attention to the position
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and direction of the links.
Legend
(1) Tailgate Lock Link
(2) Outside Handle
(3) Key Cylinder Lock Link
(4) Cancel Mechanism
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BODY STRUCTURE
8F–41
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