Kia Niro: Tailgate / Tailgate Assembly Repair procedures
| Replacement |
Wear gloves to protect hands from injury. |
Work in a group of two when removing and installing the tailgate. |
| 1. |
Remove the tailgate trim (A). (Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim") |
| 2. |
Remove the rear spoiler. (Refer to Body Side Molding - "Rear Spoiler") |
| 3. |
Disconnect the washer nozzle hose (A) and high mounted stop lamp connector (B).
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| 4. |
Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the tailgate lifter (B).
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| 5. |
Disconnect the connectors and tailgate wiring harness (A). |
| 6. |
Remove the tailgate assembly (B) after loosening the mounting bolts.
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| 7. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Tailgate Assembly Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate assembly
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Tailgate Trim Components and components location
Component Location
1. Tailgate trim
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