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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2024FORTE GT LINEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSSMART KEY SYSTEMSMART KEY UNITREPAIR PROCEDURESREMOVALTAILGATE LID HANDLE
2024 Kia Forte GT Line
Tailgate Lid Handle
2024 Kia Forte GT LineSECTION Tailgate Lid Handle
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
- Remove the tailgate back panel
(Refer to Body - "TAILGATE BACK PANEL ")
- Loosen the tailgate garnish bracket mounting screws.
- Remove the tailgate garnish bracket (B) by pushing the retaining hooks (A) in the direction of the arrow.NOTE: Be careful not to damage the retaining hooks (A).
- Disconnect the rear view camera connector (A).
- Remove the tail gate garnish back panel (A) after removing the mounting screws.
- Remove the tail gate lid handle & license lamp wiring fastener (A).
- Remove the license lamp socket (A) by rotating in the counterclockwise.
[Left]
[Right]
- Remove the tail gate lid handle & license lamp assembly (A) after removing the mounting screws.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.