Kia Sportage: Tailgate / Tailgate Latch Repair procedures
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the tailgate trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - " Tailgate Trim")
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Disconnect the tail gate latch connector (A).
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Remove the tailgate latch assembly (B) after loosening the mounting
bolts (A).
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Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb·ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the tail gate locks/unlocks and opens/closes
properly.
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Adjust the tail gate alignment.
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Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
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Component Location
1. Tail gate latch assembly
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Replacement
Take care to not let the tailgate fall on you as the lifts are removed.
Have a helper hold the ...
Other information:
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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Remove the center fascia lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Center Fascia Panel")
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Remove the AVN keyboard unit (A) after loosen ...
Components
[AUDIO/CD/BLUETOOTH] (A Type)
Connector Pin Information
No.
Connector A
Connector B
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Rear door left speaker (+)
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Front door left speaker(+)
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Tailgate Latch Components and components location
Tailgate Lift Repair procedures