Kia Stinger: Tail Gate / Tail Gate Assembly
Components and components location
| Components Location |
| 1. Tailgate assembly |
Repair procedures
| Replacement |
Wear gloves to protect hands from injury. |
When removing and installing the tail gate, an assistant is needed. |
| 1. |
Remove the tailgate upper trim (A).
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| 2. |
Remove the tailgate side trim (A) after loosening the mounting screw.
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| 3. |
Remove the tailgate inside full handle cap (A) by using a remover.
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| 4. |
Separate the smart tailgate inner switch (A).
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| 5. |
Remove the smart tailgate inner switch after disconnecting the connector (A).
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| 6. |
Remove the tailgate trim (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
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| 7. |
Disconnect the high mounted stop lamp connector (A).
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| 8. |
Remove the high mounted stop lamp (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
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| 9. |
Separate the extension wiring harness (B) after disconnecting the connectors (A).
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| 10. |
Using a screwdriver, separate the both ends of the tailgate lifter (B) after removing the socket clips (A).
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| 11. |
Remove the tailgate assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
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| 12. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Tail Gate
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the tailgate
by moving it up and down, or right and left.
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Tail Gate Trim
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate trim
2. Tailgate side trim [LH]
3. Tailgate upper trim
4. Tailgate side trim [RH]
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