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Tiny
SKRATE1
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  • 1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 235,000 MILES
Having trouble removing door actuator rod. The lower came loose easy the upper will not budge.
Watched the video and still no luck.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Saturday, June 16th, 2018 AT 7:25 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi Skrate1,

Do you have a picture of the linkage that you are trying disconnect?
Usually linkages are held in position with clips. The rod is pushed into position and the clip turned to lock it in position. You need to turn the locking tab away from the rod to enable you to remove it.

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Saturday, June 16th, 2018 AT 10:45 PM
Tiny
SKRATE1
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That seems to be true. This is a pain and as usual the easy is now difficult. I have turned the clip and tried to remove it in several positions and it has not pulled free. Here is a picture:
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Sunday, June 17th, 2018 AT 6:24 AM
Tiny
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Tried as suggested did not budge. Another idea?
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Sunday, June 17th, 2018 AT 6:28 AM
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STEVE W.
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You have it unlatched so it should pull straight out. They have a narrow slot around them that snaps into the retainer and I have seen them where the rod wears into the retainer (yellow clip) and forms a ledge that holds them tight. Use a screwdriver under the arm opposite the retainer and twist it so the far side is pushed up. That will usually tip them enough that they will come free.
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Monday, June 18th, 2018 AT 10:41 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, I tried that and I will try it again next weekend. Appreciate the answer.
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 AT 12:14 AM
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DANNY L
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I suggest you replace the clip! Looks that the top part of the clip that snaps onto the rod broke off. Would not like to see you put this all back together and later on have the rod pop out.
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Thursday, June 21st, 2018 AT 11:09 PM
Tiny
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I will. It went on a trip. Will be doing that when it gets back. I will hopefully be able to pop the rod out at that time.
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Friday, June 22nd, 2018 AT 4:43 AM
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KEN L
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You will, there is just a light angle on it which holds it in the clip. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry it out.
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Monday, June 25th, 2018 AT 12:03 PM
Tiny
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It is gone right now. I will do that when it comes home.
Thank you.
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Monday, June 25th, 2018 AT 3:25 PM

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