Kia Soul: Tail Gate Back Panel Repair procedures - Tail Gate - Body (Interior and Exterior)Kia Soul: 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
   
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
   
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
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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).

5.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
   
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Make sure that the connectors are plugged in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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