Kia Stinger CK: Tail Gate / Tail Gate Latch

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Front Seat Belt / Tail Gate / Tail Gate Latch

Components and components location
Component Location

1. Tailgate latch assembly


Repair procedures
Replacement
  

Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.

  

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 after loosening the mounting bolts (A).

4.

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: Rear Door

Components and components location Components 1. Rear door trim panel 2. Rear door module 3. Rear door panel 4. Rear door fixed glass & weatherstrip 5. Rear door drive channel 6. Rear door side weatherstrip 7. Rear door body side weatherstrip 8. Rear door inside handle cover 9. Rear door frame inner cover 10.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Rear Door Inside Handle

Repair procedures Replacement 1. Remove the rear door trim. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim") 2. Rremove the rear door inside handle (A) after loosening mounting screws. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal.    • Make sure that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

 
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