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: Cylinder Head

Repair procedures Removal    In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage of the high pressure fuel. So don’t do any repair work right after engine stops.    • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Tail Gate Trim

Components and components location Component Location 1. Tailgate trim 2. Tailgate side trim [LH] 3. Tailgate upper trim 4. Tailgate side trim [RH] Repair procedures Replacement    Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.

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