Kia Picanto: Tailgate / Tailgate Latch
Components and components location
1. Tailgate latch assembly
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Repair procedures
Put on gloves to protect your hands. |
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| Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface. |
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| Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels. |
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| 1. | Remove the tailgate trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - " Tailgate Trim")
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| 2. | Disconnect the tailgate latch connector (A).
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| 3. | Remove the tailgate latch assembly (B) after loosening the mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
10.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.1 - 1.2 kgf·m, 8.0 - 8.7 lb·ft) |
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| 4. | Install in the reverse order of removal. | •
| Make sure that the tailgate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly. |
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| Adjust the tailgate alignment. |
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| Make sure the connectors are connected in properly. |
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Repair procedures
Replacement
Be
careful as the tailgate may fall down on people when the lifts are
removed. Have a helper hold the tailgate open, or use a secure meth ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud panel.
(Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Luggage side trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interio ...
Tailgate Trim
Tailgate Lift