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[5 Door]

  1. Remove the tailgate trim.

    (Refer to Body - "TAILGATE TRIM ")

  2. Disconnect the connector from the actuator.
    Fig 1: Trunk Lid / Tailgate Release Module Connector Terminals (5 Door)
    G12164679Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.
Fig 2: Trunk Lid / Tailgate Release Module Circuit Diagram (5 Door)
G12164680Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 3: Trunk Lid / Tailgate Release Module Terminals Description Chart (5 Door)
G12164681Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.