Kia Stinger CK: 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: Drive Belt

Repair procedures Inspection 1. Check belt for maintenance and abnormal wear of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary.    • Do not bend, twist or turn the drive belt inside out. • Do not allow the drive belt to come into contact with oil, water and steam.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots

Repair procedures Inspection 1. Check the steering wheel free road. (1) Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead. (2) Measure the distance where the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels.

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