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: Hood

Opening the hood 1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly. Only open the hood with the vehicle on a flat surface, engine is turned off, shift lever placed in P (Park) position and setting the parking brake. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary latch (1) left side of the hood center and lift the hood (2).

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: ECS-G Sensor

Repair procedures Removal [Body G Sensor] Front 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub. Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)    Be careful not to damage the wheel bolts when removing the wheel and tire (A).

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