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
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remov ...
Carefully follow below steps.
1. Shake the sealant case.
2. Connect the filling hose (3) onto the connector of the sealant bottle (A).
3. Insert the sealant bottle into the housing of the compressor(B) so that the
bottle is upright.
4. Ensure that button (9) on the compressor is not presse ...
Tailgate Trim
Tailgate Lift