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:
Components and components location
Components
1. Right remote control switch
(Trip Computer + SCC)
Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
[Trip + SCC]
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
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The fuel gauge indicates the approximate
amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank. The fuel tank capacity is
indicated in Chapter 8. The fuel
gauge is supplemented by a low fuel
warning light, which will illuminate
when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
On inclines or curves, the fuel g ...