Kia Forte: Tailgate / Tailgate Assembly
Components and components location
Repair procedures
Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.
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When removing and installing the tailgate, an assistant is necessary.
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Remove the tailgate upper trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
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Remove the tailgate side trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
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Remove the tailgate trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
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Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends
of the liftgate lifter (B).
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Disconnect the connectors and liftgate wiring harness (A).
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After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the liftgate assembly
(B).
Tightening torque :
21.6 - 26.5 N·m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf·m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb·ft)
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To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Replace any damaged clips (or retainers or fasteners)
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Make sure the hood latch release cable is connected properly.
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Make sure the hood locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
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Adjust the latch alignment.
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Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the tailgate
by moving it up or down, or right or left.
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
The driver can change LKA to Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) system or
change the LKA mode between
Standard LKA and Active LKA from
the User Settings Mode on the LCD
display.
The driver can choose the mode by
placing the ignition switch to the ON
position and by selecting ‘User
Setti ...
Forward and backward
To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment
lever up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you
desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure
the seat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and
make sure the seat is lo ...