Kia Rio: Tailgate / Tailgate Latch
Components and components location

Repair procedures
(5Door)
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).
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:
Specifications
Specifications
Purge control solenoid valve (PCSV)
▷ Specification
Item
Specification
Coil resistance (Ω)
18.5 - 22.5 [23°C(73.40°F)]
Tightening Torques
Item
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Components and components location
Component Location
(4Door)
1. Trunk lid trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
(4Door)
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Put ...