Kia Forte: Tail Gate Lift Replacement - Tail Gate - Body (Interior and Exterior) - Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service ManualKia Forte: Tail Gate Lift Replacement

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Tail Gate / Tail Gate Lift Replacement

(5Door)
  
Take care to not let the tailgate fall on you as the lifts are removed. Have a helper hold the tailgate open, or use a secure method to hold it open.
1.
Loosen the tail gate lifter mounting bolts.
2.
Using a screwdriver, lift the socket clips (A) up slightly on both ends of the tail gate lifter (B).

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

3.
Push the socket of the lifter into the bracket for installation.
  
Make sure the tail gate locks and opens properly and locks securely.
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