tailgate ISUZU AXIOM 2002 Service Repair Manual

8A±2LIGHTING SYSTEM
Removal and Installation 8A±17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimmer´Passing Switch
(Combination Switch) 8A±17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Installation 8A±17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Door Switch 8A±17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A±17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A±17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Switch 8A±18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A±18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A±18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Lock Switch 8A±18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A±18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A±18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Remind Switch (Starter Switch) 8A±19. . . . . . . Removal and Installation 8A±19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Warning Light Switch 8A±19. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A±19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A±19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stoplight Switch 8A±20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Installation 8A±20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal Light Switch
(Combination Switch) 8A±20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Installation 8A±20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illumination Controller 8A±20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8A±20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8A±20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Data and Specifications 8A±21. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Precaution
WARNING: THIS VEHICLE HAS A SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS). REFER TO THE SRS
COMPONENT AND WIRING LOCATION VIEW IN
ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU ARE
PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE SRS
COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING. WHEN YOU
ARE PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE SRS
COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING, REFER TO
THE SRS SERVICE INFORMATION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE
AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS SYSTEM REPAIRS.CAUTION: Always use the correct fastener in the
proper location. When you replace a fastener, use
ONLY the exact part number for that application.
ISUZU will call out those fasteners that require a
replacement after removal. ISUZU will also call out
the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread
sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not
use supplemental coatings (Paints, greases, or other
corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or
fasteners joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings
adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint
clamping force, and may damage the fasteners.
When you install fasteners, use the correct
tightening sequence and specifications. Following
these instructions can help you avoid damage to
parts and systems.

8A±18LIGHTING SYSTEM
Rear Door Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the door switch (2).

Remove the screw (3).

Disconnect the connector (1).
825R200039
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.
Tailgate Lock Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the tailgate outside handle.

Refer to
Tail Gate Outside Handle in Security and
Locks
section.
3. Remove the tail gate lock switch (1).

Disconnect the switch connector (2) and lock
actuator connectors (3).
825R200031
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order.

8A±22LIGHTING SYSTEM
Light NameBulb No.Rated
PowerNumber of
BulbsLens ColorRemarks
Headlight9005/900660w/51w2WhiteHalogen
Front Turn signal Light/
Front Side Marker Light/Parking Light1157NA27w/8w2Amber
Rear Turn Signal Light744021w2Amber
Backup Light92118w2White
Taillight/Stoplight744321w/5w2Red
High Mounted Stoplight92118w2Red
License Plate Light (Tailgate type)1685w2White
Map LightÐ8w2White
Dome LightÐ10w1White
Luggage Room LightÐ5w1White
Courtesy LightÐ3.4w4White
Check TransÐ1.4w1RedMeter
A/T Oil TempÐ1.4w1RedMeter
Cruise SetÐ1.4w1GreenMeter
Power DriveÐ1.4w1AmberMeter
Winter DriveÐ1.4w1GreenMeter
Turn SignalÐ1.4w2GreenMeter
Check TODÐ1.4w1RedMeter
High BeamÐ1.4w1BlueMeter
ABSÐ1.4w1AmberMeter
Seat BeltÐ2w1RedMeter
Indicator/Warning
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine)Ð1.4w1AmberMeter
Indicator/Warning
LightLow FuelÐ1.4w1AmberMeterg
Reduced PowerÐ1.4w1AmberMeter
Sports ModeÐ1.4w1GreenMeter
TOD FrontÐ1.1w1GreenMeter
TOD AutoÐ1.1w1GreenMeter
TOD RearÐ1.1w1GreenMeter
Oil PressureÐ1.4w1RedMeter
Brake SystemÐ1.4w1RedMeter
ChargeÐ1.4w1RedMeter
A/T Shift PositionÐ1.1w7
P,N,D,3,2,L
:Green
R: Amber
Meter
Air BagÐ2w1RedMeter
Illumination LightMeterÐ3.4w4Meter
Shift leverÐ1.4w1WhiteShift lever
Vanity MirrorÐ2w2WhiteSun Visor
Cigarette LighterÐ1.4w1WhiteCigarette
Lighter
AshtrayÐ1.4w1WhiteAshtray

WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM8B±9
Rear Wiper Motor
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the tailgate trim pad.

Refer to
Tailgate Trim Pad in Body Structure
section.
3. Remove the wiper arm/blade.
Refer to
Rear Wiper Arm/Blade in this section.
4. Remove the rear wiper motor (1).

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the rear wiper motor fixing screws.
885R200002
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points:
1. Before installing the wiper arm/blade (1) to the motor
shaft (6), confirm that the motor stops at the autostop
position.
2. Tighten the motor shaft nut (5) to the specified torque.
Torque: 10 N´m (87 lb in)3. Tighten the wiper arm nut (3) to the specified torque.
Torque: 9 N´m (78 lb in)
885R200001
4. Install the wiper arm/blade so that the wiper arm
contact as shown in the figure.
885R200005

8F±1 BODY STRUCTURE
AXIOM
BODY AND ACCESSORIES
BODY STRUCTURE
CONTENTS
Service Precaution 8F±2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frame 8F±2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 8F±2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frame Dimensions 8F±3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description (Bumper) 8F±4. . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Bumper 8F±4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Bumper 8F±7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description (Sheet Metal) 8F±10. . . . . . . . .
Engine Hood 8F±10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Hood Lock 8F±13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Fender Panel 8F±15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Body Mounting 8F±18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tightening Torque 8F±18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Body Dimension 8F±19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Section 8F±19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Room Section (Front Side) 8F±22. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Room Section (Rear Side) 8F±24. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Section 8F±26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side Body Section (Front side) 8F±28. . . . . . . . . .
Side Body Section (Rear side) 8F±30. . . . . . . . . .
General Description (Body) 8F±32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel Assembly 8F±32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation 8F±34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Door Assembly 8F±35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Door Assembly 8F±37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Window Regulator, Glass and Glass
Run 8F±39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Window Regulator, Glass and Glass
Run 8F±42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate 8F±46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare Tire Hanger 8F±49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield 8F±51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Quarter Glass 8F±55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Glass 8F±57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Location 8F±57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 8F±57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8F±58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Data and Specifications 8F±59. . . . . . . . . . . . .

8F±9 BODY STRUCTURE
9. Remove the rear bumper back bar assembly.

Remove the two bolts from both sides.
690R200007
10. Remove the reflector assembly.

Remove the two nuts.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in reverse order, noting
the following points:
1. Tighten the rear bumper back bar assembly fixing
bolts to the specified torque.
Torque : 147 N´m (108 lb ft)
2. Rear bumper adjustment.

When the bolts fixing rear bumper assembly are
tightened, adjustment should be made with shims
so that clearances shown in the figure below are
provided between the body (tailgate) (1) and the
rear bumper (2).
690R200008

8F±46BODY STRUCTURE
Tailgate
Parts Location
681R200006
Legend
(1) Tailgate Assembly
(2) Tailgate Stay Assembly
(3) Rear Roof Trim Cover
(4) Tailgate Upper Cover Assembly
(5) Tailgate Hinge
(6) High Mount Stoplight
(7) Dove Tail
(8) Tailgate Lock Assembly
(9) Vent Grill(10) Tailgate Upper Center Trim Cover
(11) Tailgate Upper Side Trim Cover
(12) Tailgate Lower Trim Cover
(13) Tailgate Pull Box
(14) Clip
(15) Rear Wiper Motor Assembly
(16) Tailgate Panel Assembly
(17) Outside Handle
(18) Clip

8F±47 BODY STRUCTURE
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the rear roof trim cover.

Pry the six clip positions free from the body panel.
3. Remove the tailgate upper center trim cover.

Pry the four clip positions (1) free from the tailgate.
4. Remove the tailgate pull box.

Pry the tailgate pull box from the tailgate assembly.
5. Remove the three clips.
6. Remove the tailgate lower trim cover.

Pry the thirteen clip positions (1) free from the
tailgate.
7. Remove the tailgate upper side trim cover.

Pry the three clip positions (1) free from the tail gate
(RH/LH).
681R200007
8. Disconnect the high mount stoplight and rear
defogger and tailgate lock harness connectors.
9. Pull out the washer hose.
10. Remove the tailgate hinges (RH/LH).

Remove the two bolts.
11. Remove the tailgate stay assembly (RH/LH).

Remove the two bolts.
12. Remove the tailgate assembly.

Remove the tailgate assembly may require two
people.

Carefully remove the tailgate assembly not to
damage the hinge.
13. Remove the tailgate upper cover assemblies
(RH/LH).
14. Remove the dove tails (RH/LH).
15. Remove the vent grills (RH/LH).
16. Remove the high mount stoplight.
17. Remove the rear wiper arm.

Refer to
Rear Wiper Arm/Blade in Wiper/Washer
System section.
18. Remove the rear wiper motor assembly.19. Remove the tailgate lock assembly and outside
handle.

Refer to
Tailgate Lock in Security And Locks
section.
20. Remove the license plate garnish (1).

Remove the four screws (3) and the clip (2).
803R200010
21. Remove the license plate light.
22. Remove the tailgate harness.

8F±48BODY STRUCTURE
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points:
1. When installing the hinge to the body, exercise
special care not to damage the body paint surface.
2. Align the tailgate fitting to the body.

Check the roof and tailgate (1).
Clearance: 10.7 mm (0.42 in)
Height (step): ±2 mm (0.08 in)

Check the tailgate fitting to the rear quarter panel
(2), (4).
Clearance: 5.0 mm (0.196 in)
Height (step): Flush

Check the tailgate fitting to the rear bumper.
Clearance: 6.5 mm (0.26 in)
Adjust clearance with tailgate hinges. Adjust height
(step) by tapping on the tailgate lightly with a rubber
hammer.
610R200011

8F±57 BODY STRUCTURE
Tailgate Glass
Parts Location
641R200004
Legend
(1) Adhesive
(2) Sealing Dam
(3) Primer Coating Area (Glass Side)
(4) Tailgate Glass(5) Clip
(6) Primer Coating Area (Body Panel Side)
(7) Mark Stamping Location
(8) Fastner
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the tailgate trim covers.

Refer to
Tail Gate in Body Structure section.
3. Remove the rear wiper arm.

Refer to
Rear Wiper Arm/Blade in Wiper/Washer
System section.
4. Remove the license plate garnish.

Refer to
Tailgate in this section.
5. Disconnect the high mount stoplight and rear
defogger harness connector.
6. Remove the high mount stoplight.