Tailgate Open Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia Soul EV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the tailgate trim.
(Refer to Body - "TAIL GATE TRIM ")
Disconnect the tailgate open switch connector (A).

Fig 1: Locate Tailgate Open Switch Connector
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Remove the tailgate switch (A).

Fig 2: Locate Tailgate Switch
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