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Tailgate Open Switch

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

    (Refer to Body - "TAIL GATE TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the tailgate open switch connector (A).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Tailgate Open Switch Connector
    G12237974Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the tailgate switch (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Tailgate Switch
    G12237975Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.