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Tailgate Lock Module

  1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal and the service interlock connector.

    (Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - 2WD

    (Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - 4WD

  2. Remove the tailgate lid trim.

    (Refer to Body - "TAILGATE LID TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the tailgate latch connector.
  4. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground as shown in the table below.
G14861728Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Terminal Function
Full Lock Half Lock Full Open
1 + X X
2 - X X
5 - 3 OFF OFF ON
4 - 3 OFF ON ON