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Tailgate Open Switch

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the tail gate trim.

    (Refer to Body - "TAIL GATE TRIM ")

  3. Remove the tail gate back panel.

    (Refer to Body - "TAIL GATE BACK PANEL ")

  4. Disconnect the tail gate open switch and license lamp connectors (A).
    Fig 1: Tailgate Open Switch And License Lamp Connectors
    G10651644Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the tail gate open switch and license plate lamp (A) by loosening the bolts inside the tail gate.
    Fig 2: Tailgate Open Switch And License Plate Lamp With Bolts
    G10651645Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the tail gate open switch assembly (A) after loosening the screws.
  7. Remove the license lamp bulb (B) and then disconnect the wiring (C).
    Fig 3: Tail Gate Open Switch Assembly With Screws
    G10651646Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 4: License Lamp Bulb And Wiring
    G10651647Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.