Kia Sedona: Tail Gate Assembly Repair procedures

Replacement

Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.

When removing and installing the tail gate, work in a group of two or more.

1.	Remove the tail gate upper trim. (Refer to Tail Gate - "Tail Gate Trim")

2.	Remove the tail gate side trim. (Refer to Tail Gate - "Tail Gate Trim")

3.	Remove the tail gate trim. (Refer to Tail Gate - "Tail Gate Trim")

4.	Disconnect the washer nozzle hose (A) and high mounted stop lamp connector (B).

5.	Disconnect the connectors and tail gate wiring harness (A).

6.	Loosen the ground bolts (B).

After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the tail gate assembly (C).

Tightening torque :

21.6~26.5 N.m (2.2~2.7 kgf.m, 15.9~19.5 lb-ft)

Remove the mounting clip (B) and then remove the tail gate lifter (A).

Tightening torque :

6.9~10.8 N.m (0.7~1.1 kgf.m, 5.1~8.0 lb-ft)

•	Power tail gate type (Refer to Body Eletrical System - "PTG Spindle")

•	Remove the lifter (D) from the bracket (C) by lifting the socket clip (B) gently with a flat head screwdriver (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure that the tail gate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

•	Adjust the tail gate alignment.

•	Make sure that the connectors are connected properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

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