Kia Sportage: Tailgate / Tailgate Trim Repair procedures
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Using a remover, remove the tailgate upper trim (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
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Remove the tailgate upper trim.
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Remove the tailgate side trim (A) after loosening the mounting screw.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
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Remove the tailgate upper trim.
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Remove the tailgate side trim.
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Remove the tailgate pull handle caps (A).

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Remove the tailgate trim (A) after loosening the mounting screws and
clips.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any damaged clips.
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Component Location
1. Tailgate trim
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Component Location
1. Tail gate latch assembly
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Other information:
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the intake actuator connector.
3.
Verify that the actuator operates to the recirculation position when
12V is connected to terminal 3 and grou ...
Circuit Diagram
Terminal Illustration
Terminal Function
Pin No.
Description
1
Fuel sender ground
2
Fuel pressure sensor (FPS) signal input
3
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