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:
The TPMS malfunction indicator will illuminate
() after it blinks for approximately
1 minute when there is a problem
with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists.
If the indicator remains illumi ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Center pillar lower trim 2. Center pillar upper trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic p ...
Tailgate Trim
Tailgate Lift