KIA Niro: Tailgate Assembly
Tailgate / Repair Procedures
Adjustment
- After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the tailgate by moving it up and down, or right and left.
- Adjust the tailgate height by turning the tailgate overslam bumpers (B).
- After loosening the tailgate striker (C) mounting bolts, adjust the tailgate striker by moving it up and down, or right and left.
Tailgate assembly
- Tailgate assembly
Replacement
Warning
Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.
Warning
Work in a group of two when removing and installing the tailgate.
- Remove the tailgate trim (A).
(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
- Remove the rear spoiler.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "Rear Spoiler")
- Disconnect the washer nozzle hose (A) and high mounted stop lamp connector (B).
- Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the tailgate lifter (B).
- Disconnect the connectors and tailgate wiring harness (A).
- Remove the tailgate assembly (B) after loosening the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque : 21.6 - 26.5 N*m (2.2 - 2.7 kgf*m, 15.9 - 19.5 lb*ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Warning
- Make sure that the tailgate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
- Adjust the tailgate alignment.
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.
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Tailgate Trim | Tailgate Latch Assembly
Tailgate trim
Replacement
Warning
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Warning
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and p
SEE MORE:
Detecting sensor
Front view camera
Front radar
Front corner radar (if equipped)
Rear corner radar (if equipped)
Refer to the picture above for the
detailed location of the detecting sensors.
CAUTION
Take the following precautions to maintain
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Closing the fuel filler door
Operation
Turn the fuel tank cap (2) clockwise
until it "clicks".
Press the rear center edge to close
the fuel filler door (1).
Ensure all the doors and the fuel filler
door are locked.
WARNING
Automotive fuels are flammab
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