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: Securing a child restraint with a lap/shoulder belt

When not using the LATCH system, all child restraints must be secured to a vehicle rear seat with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. Automatic locking mode Since all passenger seat belts move freely under normal conditions and only lock under extreme or emergency conditions (emergency locking mode), you must manually pull the seat belt all the way out to shift the retractor to the “Automatic Locking” mode to secure a child restraint.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Transmission Control Module (TCM)

Components and components location Components Location 1. Transmission Control Module (TCM) Description and operation Description The module receives and processes signals from various sensors and implements a wide range of transmission controls to ensure optimal driving conditions for the driver.

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