Kia Forte: Tailgate / Tailgate Assembly
Components and components location
| Component Location |
| 1. Tailgate assembly |
Repair procedures
| Replacement |
Wear gloves to protect hands from injury. |
When removing and installing the tailgate, an assistant is necessary. |
| 1. |
Remove the tailgate upper trim. (Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim") |
| 2. |
Remove the tailgate side trim. (Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim") |
| 3. |
Remove the tailgate trim. (Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim") |
| 4. |
Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the liftgate lifter (B).
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| 5. |
Disconnect the connectors and liftgate wiring harness (A). |
| 6. |
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the liftgate assembly (B).
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| 7. |
To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Tailgate
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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Tailgate Trim
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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