Kia Sportage: Power Tailgate System / Components and components location

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Power Tailgate System / Components and components location

Components

1. Anti pinch strip (2EA)
2. Power tailgate spindle (2EA)
3. Power tailgate buzzer
4. Crash pad lower panel switch
5. Outside handle switch

6. Cluster (USM)
7. Power tailgate module (PTGM)
8. Power tailgate latch & power closing unit assembly
9. Power tailgate inner switch

Description and operation

Description Power Tailgate system is an electro-mechanical system that can open and close the tailgate automatically, by using local switch (push button switch inside of the tail ...

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