Kia Forte: Tailgate / Tailgate Latch
Components and components location
Repair procedures
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective
tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent
damage.
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Remove the tailgate lower trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
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Disconnect the tailgate latch connector (A).
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After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the tailgate latch (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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To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Replace any damaged clips (or retainers or fasteners)
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Adjust the latch alignment.
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate back panel
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Fuel filler door
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the overhead console lamp.
(Refer to Lighting System - "Overhead Console Lamp")
3.
Ground the terminals as below table, an ...
Tailgate Trim
Tailgate Back Panel