Kia Stinger CK: Tail Gate / Tail Gate Assembly

Components and components location
Components Location

1. Tailgate assembly


Repair procedures
Replacement
  

Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.

  

When removing and installing the tail gate, an assistant is needed.

1.

Remove the tailgate upper trim (A).

2.

Remove the tailgate side trim (A) after loosening the mounting screw.

3.

Remove the tailgate inside full handle cap (A) by using a remover.

4.

Separate the smart tailgate inner switch (A).

5.

Remove the smart tailgate inner switch after disconnecting the connector (A).

6.

Remove the tailgate trim (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

7.

Disconnect the high mounted stop lamp connector (A).

8.

Remove the high mounted stop lamp (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

9.

Separate the extension wiring harness (B) after disconnecting the connectors (A).

10.

Using a screwdriver, separate the both ends of the tailgate lifter (B) after removing the socket clips (A).

11.

Remove the tailgate assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :

21.6 - 26.5 N·m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf·m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb·ft)

12.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

  

Make sure the tail gate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

Adjust the tail gate alignment.

Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.

Replace any damaged clips.

Other information:

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Hood Garnish

Repair procedures Replacement    Put on gloves to protect your hands.    • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Barometric Pressure Sensor (BPS)

Specifications Specification Item Specification Output Voltage (V) 5 Pressure (KPa) 32.5 - 284 Operating Voltage (V) 4.5 - 5.5 Pressure [kPa (kgf/cm², psi)] Output Voltage (Vref = 5V) 32.

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