Kia Sportage: Liftgate
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Liftgate
WARNING
Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the liftgate open, you
will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into
your vehicle which can cause serious
injury or death to vehicle occupants.
If yo
To close the liftgate, lower and push
down the liftgate firmly. Make sure
that the liftgate is securely latched.
WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are saf
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Components and
Components Location
Components
Intake manifold
assembly
Electronic throttle body
Intake manifold stay
Intake manifold gasket
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal (A).
Tightenin
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire (A).
2. Loosen the nut and then remove the rear stabiliz
Opening the liftgate
