Kia Carnival (2007 year). Instruction — part 253

b. Inside handle

2. Disconnect the clip (A), remove the tailgate lifter (B).

3. Using a screwdriver, remove the tailgate switch (A).

4. Disconnect the connector (B).

5. Using a screwdriver, remove the tailgate upper trim (A).

6. Loosen the screw, then remove tailgate side trim (A).

7. Loosen the screws and clips to the lower tailgate trim (A).

8. Installation is the reverse of removal.

a. Replace and damaged clips.

TAILGATE WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the tailgate weather strip (A).

2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

LATCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the tailgate trim.

2. Disconnect the outside handle rod (A), connector (B).

3. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the latch assembly (A).

4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

a. Make sure the connector is connected properly and the connecting rod is connected properly.

b. Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.

ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the tailgate trim.

2. Disconnect the outside handle rod (A), actuator rod (B), key cylinder rod (C) and connector.

3. After loosening the mounting bolt and nuts, then remove the actuator assembly (D).

4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

a. Make sure the connector is connected properly and the connecting rod is connected properly.

b. Make sure the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.

OUTSIDE HANDLE REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the tailgate trim.

2. After loosening the mounting bolt and nuts, then remove the tailgate garnish (A).

3. Disconnect the outside handle rod (A).

4. Loosen the outside handle (B) mounting bolts.