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Tailgate Lock Module

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  2. Remove the tailgate trim.

    (Refer to Body - "TAILGATE TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the connector from the tailgate latch.
    G13486900Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground as shown below. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.
    G13486901Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13486902Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.