Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Door Assembly

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
0102030405026.520N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Rear panel assembly

Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Remove the rear pillar garnish. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")
  2. Disconnect the washer nozzle hose (A) and the upper stop lamp connector (B).
  3. Remove the rear door trim panel. (Refer to Rear Door Trim — "Rear Door Trim")
  4. Using a screwdriver, slightly lift the clips (A) on both ends of the rear door lift support (B).
  5. Disconnect the connectors and the rear door wiring harness.
  6. Remove the tailgate assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

    Tightening Torque: 21.6–26 N·m

  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Picanto JA quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.