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Kia Sorento - Video tutorial

Model: Kia Sorento MK 4 - Years 2020-2024
Part: Checks and maintenance
Operation: How to open the locked tailgate on the KIA Sorento?

In the KIA Sorento, it can happen that the tailgate gets stuck, for example due to a malfunction of the lock actuator or the related control button. In this case, we can still perform the emergency opening procedure by following the steps shown in this tutorial. First, we open the rear doors, then lower the backrest of the sofa completely and position ourselves inside the trunk. We then locate the small indicated door, remove it, and manually release the mechanism. At this point, we can open the tailgate and repair the faulty element.


Posted on 26 June 2023 by ScegliAuto



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