Kia Rio: Tailgate / Tailgate Latch
Components and components location
Repair procedures
(5Door)
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the Tailgate trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
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Disconnect the Tailgate latch connector (A).
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Remove the Tailgate latch assembly (B) after loosening the mounting bolts
(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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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the Tailgate locks/unlocks and opens/closes
properly.
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Adjust the Tailgate alignment.
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Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Repair procedures
Replacement
(5Door)
Be careful as the tailgate may fall down on people when the lifts ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear door trim.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")
2.
Remove the rear door belt outside weatherstrip (A) after loosening the
mounting screw.
3.
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1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the service cover.
3. Loosen the light assembly retaining screws with a cross-tip screwdriver.
4. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
6. Remove the socket from the assemb ...
Tailgate Trim
Tailgate Lift