NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the tailgate or the related parts.
Remove these items:
Tailgate lower trim panel
Rear license trim
Disconnect the tailgate opener cable (A) from the tailgate handle (B), and remove the nuts. Take care not to kink the cable.
From outside of the tailgate, pull out the tailgate handle (A), then remove it.
Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Make sure the tailgate opener cable is connected securely.
Make sure the tailgate opens properly.
Manual transmission models Shifting
■Shift Lever Operation+
Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears,
then
slowly release the pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds be ...
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Automatic transmission models
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the
position.
■Releasing the Lock
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ...
Reverse Shift Fork Clearance Inspection (M/T)
Measure the clearance between the reverse idler gear (A) and the reverse
shift fork (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the clearance is more than the
service limit, go to step 2.
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