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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2002HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEDOORS, HOOD AND TRUNKTRUNK / LIFTGATESERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Trunk / Liftgate: Service and Repair
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
OVERHAUL
1. REMOVE BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM UPPER
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the back window panel trim upper.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the back door trim cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH
4. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the assist strap cover.
b. Remove the bolt and assist strap.
c. Using a screwdriver, remove the back door trim panel.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
5. REMOVE REAR SPOILER (W/ REAR SPOILER)
6. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the control cable from the outside handle.
b. Disconnect the link from the key cylinder.
c. Remove the 3 bolts and the back door lock control assembly.
7. REMOVE BACK DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY OUTSIDE
a. Remove the 2 nuts and back door outside handle.
8. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTSIDE
9. INSTALL BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY
Torque: 12.5 N.m (128 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
1. REMOVE BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM UPPER
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the back window panel trim upper.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the back door trim cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH
4. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the assist strap cover.
b. Remove the bolt and assist strap.
c. Using a screwdriver, remove the back door trim panel.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
5. REMOVE REAR SPOILER (W/ REAR SPOILER)
6. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the control cable from the outside handle.
b. Disconnect the link from the key cylinder.
c. Remove the 3 bolts and the back door lock control assembly.
7. REMOVE BACK DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY OUTSIDE
a. Remove the 2 nuts and back door outside handle.
8. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTSIDE
9. INSTALL BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY
Torque: 12.5 N.m (128 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.