Kia Forte: Tailgate / Tailgate Assembly
Components and components location

Repair procedures
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Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.
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When removing and installing the tailgate, an assistant is necessary.
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Remove the tailgate upper trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
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Remove the tailgate side trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
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Remove the tailgate trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
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Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends
of the liftgate lifter (B).

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Disconnect the connectors and liftgate wiring harness (A).
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After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the liftgate assembly
(B).
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Tightening torque :
21.6 - 26.5 N·m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf·m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb·ft)
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To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Replace any damaged clips (or retainers or fasteners)
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Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
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Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
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Adjust the latch alignment.
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Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the tailgate
by moving it up or down, or right or left.
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
Park your car at the side of the
road so that you can work with the
Tire Mobility Kit away from moving
traffic.
To be sure your vehicle will not
move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your parking
brake.
Only use the Tire Mobility Kit for
sealing/inflat ...
The driver may choose to only use
the cruise control mode (speed control
function) by doing as follows:
1. Turn the smart cruise control system
on (the cruise indicator light
will be on but the system will not
be activated).
2. Push the distance to distance
switch for more than 2 s ...