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Repair Procedures: Removal

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

    (Refer to Body - "TAIL GATE TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the smart tailgate latch and PCU assembly connector (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Smart Tailgate Latch & PCU Assembly Connector
    G12272538Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Loosen the smart tailgate latch mounting bolts.
  5. Remove the smart tailgate latch and PCU assembly (A) after loosening the nuts.
    Fig 2: Locating Smart Tailgate Latch & PCU Assembly With Nuts & Screws
    G12272539Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.