Kia Sportage: Power Tailgate System / Power Tailgate Latch Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Power Tailgate System / Power Tailgate Latch Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the tailgate trim. (Refer to Body - "Tailgate Trim")

3.	Disconnect the power tailgate latch connector (A) and PCU assembly connector (B).

4.	Remove the power tailgate latch (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

5.	Loosen the PCU (Power Closing Unit) (A) mounting nuts.

6.	Remove the power tailgate latch & PCU assembly (A).

Installation

1.	Install the power tailgate latch and PCU assembly.

2.	Connect the power tailgate latch and PCU assembly connector.

3.	Install the tailgate trim.

4.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Inspection

Inspection of the Power Tailgate Latch

Refer to Power Tailgate System - "Troubleshooting"

Power Tailgate Module Repair procedures

Removal a. After replacing with a new power tailgate module, check for DTC code a ...

Anti-Pinch Strip Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the tailgate upper trim. (Refer to Body - "Tailgate Tri ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Adjustment 1. After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the tailgate by moving it up and down, or right and left. 2. Adjust the tail gate height by turning the tailgate overslam bumpers (B). ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Description and operation

Description • Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two Pressure Side Impact Sensor (P-SIS) which are installed at each center of the front door module (LH and RH) and two SIS which are installed at each center pillar nearby (LH and RH) and two ...