Kia Soul EV: Tail Gate / Tail Gate Back Panel Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Tail Gate / Tail Gate Back Panel Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

•	Take care not to scratch the body surface.

1.	Remove the tail gate trim. (Refer to Tail Gate - "Tail Gate Trim")

2.	Disconnect the back view camera connector (A).

3.	Loosen the tail gate back panel mounting nuts (A).

4.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the tail gate back panel (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure that the connectors are plugged in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Tail Gate Back Panel Components and Components Location

Component Location 1. Tail gate back panel ...

Tail Gate Lift Repair procedures

Replacement • Take care to not let the tail gate fall on you as the lifts are removed. Have a helper hold the tail gate open, or use a secure method to hol ...

Other information:

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Smart Key Diagnostic Repair procedures

Inspection Self Diagnosis With GDS Smart key system defects can be quickly diagnosed with the GDS. GDS quickly operates actuator to monitor input/ouput values and self diagnose. The followings are the major problems in SMART KEY system. 1. Problem in SMART KEY unit input. 2. Problem i ...

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Front Door Outside Handle Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Remove the hole plug (A). 2. After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the front door outside handle cover (B). Tightening torque : 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft) 3. Remove the front door outside handle (A) by sliding it backward. 4. Disconnect ...