Kia Stinger: Tail Gate / Tail Gate Assembly

Kia Stinger CK 2018-2023 Service Manual / Front Seat Belt / Tail Gate / Tail Gate Assembly

Components and components location
Components Location

1. Tailgate assembly


Repair procedures
Replacement
  

Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.

  

When removing and installing the tail gate, an assistant is needed.

1.

Remove the tailgate upper trim (A).

2.

Remove the tailgate side trim (A) after loosening the mounting screw.

3.

Remove the tailgate inside full handle cap (A) by using a remover.

4.

Separate the smart tailgate inner switch (A).

5.

Remove the smart tailgate inner switch after disconnecting the connector (A).

6.

Remove the tailgate trim (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

7.

Disconnect the high mounted stop lamp connector (A).

8.

Remove the high mounted stop lamp (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

9.

Separate the extension wiring harness (B) after disconnecting the connectors (A).

10.

Using a screwdriver, separate the both ends of the tailgate lifter (B) after removing the socket clips (A).

11.

Remove the tailgate assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :

21.6 - 26.5 N·m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf·m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb·ft)

12.

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.

Tail Gate
Repair procedures Adjustment 1. After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the tailgate by moving it up and down, or right and left. ...

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] ...

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