Kia Sportage: Tailgate / Tailgate Trim Repair procedures
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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Using a remover, remove the tailgate upper trim (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
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Remove the tailgate upper trim.
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Remove the tailgate side trim (A) after loosening the mounting screw.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
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Remove the tailgate upper trim.
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Remove the tailgate side trim.
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Remove the tailgate pull handle caps (A).

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Remove the tailgate trim (A) after loosening the mounting screws and
clips.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
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Component Location
1. Tailgate trim
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Component Location
1. Tail gate latch assembly
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Other information:
Pressing or pulling up the power window switch momentarily to the second detent
position (6) completely lowers or raises the window even when the switch is released.
To stop the window at the desired position while the window is in operation, pull
up or press down and release the switch.
If ...
Component Location
1. Cluster fascia panel
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