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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Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Gasket
2. Oil screen
3. Oil pan
4. Drain plug gasket
5. Drain plug
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transmi ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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Remove the fuse box cover.
3.
Remove the starter relay (A).
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Check for ...
Tailgate Trim
Tailgate Back Panel