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Repair Procedures: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Kia Seltos. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Take care to not let the tailgate fall on you as the lifts are removed. Have a helper hold the tailgate open, or use a secure method to hold it open.
- Using a screwdriver, lift up slightly the socket clips (A) of both ends on the lifter (B), and then remove the lifter from the bracket.
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- Push the socket of the lifter into the bracket for installation.
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Make sure the tailgate locks and opens properly and locks securely.