Kia Rio: Tailgate / Tailgate Latch

Components and components location

Component Location
(5Door)

1. Tailgate Latch

Repair procedures

Replacement

(5Door)

  

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

  

Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.

Remove the Tailgate trim.

(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")

2.

Disconnect the Tailgate latch connector (A).

3.

Remove the Tailgate latch assembly (B) after loosening the mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque :

6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb·ft)

4.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

  

Make sure the Tailgate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

Adjust the Tailgate alignment.

Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.

    Components and components location Component Location 1. Tailgate trim Repair procedures Replacement    Put on gloves to protect your hands.

    Repair procedures Replacement (5Door)    Be careful as the tailgate may fall down on people when the lifts are removed.

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