Kia Forte: Tailgate / Tailgate Trim
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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[Tailgate lower trim]
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the tailgate handle cover (A).

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After loosening the mounting screws and fastners, remove the tailgate
lower trim (A).

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To install, reverse removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips.
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[Tailgate upper trim]
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Using a screwdriver or 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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[Tailgate side trim]
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Remove the tailgate upper& lower trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
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After loosening the mounting screws, remove the tailgate side trim (A).

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To install, reverse removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or retainers or fasteners)
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate latch
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Using a clip remover, remove the clips and then the hood insulator pad
(A).
Be careful not to scratch the hood panel.
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Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω)
774 - 946 [20°C (68°F)]
Description and operation
Description
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) detects the crankshaft position and ...