Kia Rio: Trunk Lid / Trunk Lid 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 
	
	
		(4Door)
	
	
		1. Trunk lid trim 
		
	
Repair procedures
	
		Replacement
	
	
		(4Door)
	
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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
	
		Removal and Installation
	
	
		1.
		
		Remove the oil level gauge (A).
		
		
		
	
	
		2.
		
		Remove the intake manifold.
		(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "Intake Manifold") 
		
	
	
		3.
		
		Remove the oil level pipe (A).
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   Components and components location
	
		Component Location 
	
	
		1. Assist handle 
		
		
		
	
Repair procedures
	
		Replacement
	
	
		
		
			
				
				   
			
			
				
			
		
		Put on gloves to protect your hands. 
		
	
	
		
		
			
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