Kia Stinger CK: Power Tailgate System / Power Tailgate Spindle

Repair procedures
Removal
1.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.

Remove the rear pillar trim.

(Refer to Body - "Rear Pillar Trim")

3.

Disconnect the power tailgate spindle connector (A).

4.

Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly.

5.

Remove the power tailgate spindle assembly (B).

  

Work in a group of two or more when removing and installing the PTG spindle.

Take care not to close the tail gate while the PTG spindle is being removed.

Do not reuse the PTG spindle drive if it is dropped on the ground. Discard any dropped PTG spindles.

When carefully removing the socket clip, take extra care not to lose the socket clip as it may pop out.

When carefully removing the socket clip, take care not to scratch the clip surface as scratches may cause corrosions in the future.

Installation
1.

Install the power tailgate spindle assembly.

2.

Connect the power tailgate spindle connector.

3.

Install the rear pillar trim.

4.

Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  

When assembling the PTG spindle drive to the ball socket, listen for a 'click' sound to make sure that it is firmly assembled.

After assembling the PTG Spindle drive to the ball socket, check the socket clip if it is firmly assembled or not. (the clip should not protrude from the socket.)

After assembling the PTG Spindle drive, make sure that the grommet on the body side is firmly assembled.

Inspection

Inspection of the PTG Spindle

Refer to Power Tailgate System - "Troubleshooting"

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)

Specifications Specification HO2S [Bank 1/Sensor 1] Item Specification Heater Resistance (Ω) 2.5 - 4.0 [20°C(68°F)] HO2S [Bank 1/Sensor 2] Item Specification Heater Resistance (Ω) 3.3 - 4.1 [20°C(69.8°F)] Description and operation Description Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S), consisting of zirconium and alumina, is installed on both upstream and downstream of the Catalytic Converter to detect the air/fuel ratio and send it to the ECM.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Vehicle stability management (VSM)

This system provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering responses when a vehicle is driving on a slippery road or a vehicle detects changes in coefficient of friction between right wheels and left wheels when braking. WARNING - Tire/ Wheel size When replacing tires and wheels, make sure they are the same size as the original tires and wheels installed.

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