Kia Sorento: Power Tailgate Unit Repair Procedures

Removal

1.	Remove the luggage side trim [Driver's side]. (Refer to Luggage Side - "Luggage Side Trim")

2.	Disconnect the power tailgate unit connectors (A).

Remove the nuts and remove the power tailgate module (A).

Tightening torque :

6.9 - 10.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf·m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb·ft)

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Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Perform the order below with the KDS when replacing the power tailgate unit.

(Additional function → Power Tailgate → Power Tailgate Mode Change)

(Additional function → Power Tailgate → Variant Coding)

Refer to the KDS screen for operating conditions and details

Perform power tailgate initialization according to the procedure below.

(1)	Press the power tailgate switch and the outside handle switch simultaneously.

(2)	After pressing for more than 3 seconds, check the “beep” buzzer sound.

(3)	Manually close the power tailgate completely.

(4)	Press the outside handle switch.

(5)	The power tailgate opens at the same time as the "beep - beep -" buzzer sounds, and initialization is completed.

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Removal 1. Remove the tailgate lower trim. (Refer to Tailgate Trim - "Tailgate Trim") 2. ...

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