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

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