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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the luggage side trim [RH].

    (Refer to Body - "LUGGAGE SIDE TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the smart tailgate unit connector (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Smart Tailgate Unit Connector
    G11863257Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the smart tailgate unit (A) after loosening the nuts.
Fig 2: Locating Smart Tailgate Unit
G11863258Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.