Kia Rio: Tailgate / Tailgate Latch

Kia Rio 2017-2025 YB Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / 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.

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