Kia Rio: Tailgate / Tailgate Assembly
Components and components location

Repair procedures
Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.
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When removing and installing the tail gate, an assistant is needed.
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Remove the tailgate trim (A).
(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
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Disconnect the washer nozzle hose (A) and high mounted stop lamp connector
(B).

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Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends
of the tailgate lifter (B).

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Remove the tailgate assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque :
21.6 - 26.5 N·m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf·m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb·ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the tail gate locks/unlocks and opens/closes
properly.
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Adjust the tail gate alignment.
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Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Repair procedures
Adjustment
(5Door)
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After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the tailgate
by moving it up and down, or right and ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb socket-connector.
4. Unsnap the headlamp bulb retaining wire by pressing the end and pushing it
upward.
5. Remove the bulb from the head lamp assembly.
6. Install a new headla ...
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the service cover.
3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it in ...