Kia Rio: Tailgate / Tailgate Latch
Components and components location
Repair procedures
(5Door)
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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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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the Tailgate trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
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Disconnect the Tailgate latch connector (A).
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Remove the Tailgate latch assembly (B) after loosening the mounting bolts
(A).
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Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb·ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure 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
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Repair procedures
Replacement
(5Door)
Be careful as the tailgate may fall down on people when the lifts ...
Other information:
Check to be sure the parking brake is not engaged and that the parking brake
indicator light is out before driving away.
Driving through water may get the brakes wet. They can also get wet when
the vehicle is washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous! Your vehicle will not stop
as quickly if ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Front door trim
2. Front door panel
3. Front door rear channel & run
4. Front door belt inside weatherstrip
5. Front door belt outside weatherstrip
6. Front door quadrant inner
cover
7. F ...
Tailgate Trim
Tailgate Lift