Kia Carnival 2024 Electric Tailgate Installation Manual
Compatible Model: Kia Carnival (KR)
Year: 2024
Model Number: 8-ETKA-5005-00-00
1. Points to Note
- For safety and proper product use, please ask a professional technician for installation. Do not disassemble and install it privately to avoid damaging the product or causing installation accidents.
- Please arrange each wiring harness according to the wiring method in this manual, ensuring each wiring harness is tied to the vehicle's original wiring harness with cable ties. Make sure wiring harnesses are not located at fasteners or screw holes to avoid them being crushed by vehicle interior trim panel buckles and screws during installation.
- Check the function display of the instrument panel before installation: verify that vehicle buttons are working properly, doors and windows operate correctly when opening and closing, and check for scratches on the internal and external surfaces of the vehicle. Report any problems to customers promptly.
- During disassembly and assembly, do not carry metal ornaments or other hard objects to prevent damage to paintwork, seats, and interior. Place removed trim components properly to avoid scratching them.
- Because some wiring harness terminals are not inserted into connectors during manufacturing, please insert terminals into the wiring harness connector first to avoid short circuits after wiring harnesses are arranged. Then, connect other plugs of the wiring harnesses with the original plugs.
2. Installation Tools
- Threading tools
- Quick release ratchet wrench set
- Electric drill and drill bits
- Other tools
3. Product List
| No. | Name | QTY | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strut | 2 | [Image shows an electric strut] |
| 2 | ECU | 1 set | [Image shows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU)] |
| 3 | Wiring harness | 1 set | [Image shows various wiring harnesses and connectors] |
| 4 | Power latch | 1 | [Image shows the power latch mechanism for the tailgate] |
| 5 | Added tailgate switch | 1 | [Image shows the additional tailgate switch button] |
| 6 | Other parts (screws, brackets, etc.) | 1 set | [Image shows small hardware like screws and brackets] |
4. Installation Steps
Step 1: Remove Front Left Trim
Remove the indicated front left side trim panel and door sill panels. [Image shows the front left interior of the car with trim panels highlighted for removal.]
Step 2: Remove Middle Left Step Board
Remove the middle left step board. [Image shows the middle left step board being removed.]
Step 3: Remove Tailgate Trim Panels
Remove the tailgate trim panels. [Image shows the interior trim panels of the tailgate being removed.]
Step 4: Remove Original Struts
Remove the original struts. [Image shows the original struts being detached from the tailgate and body.]
Step 5: Replace Left Body Bracket
Replace the left body bracket. [Image shows a new bracket being installed on the left side of the tailgate mounting point.]
Step 6: Replace Right Body Bracket
Replace the right body bracket. [Image shows a new bracket being installed on the right side of the tailgate mounting point.]
Step 7: Replace Left Tailgate Bracket
Replace the left tailgate bracket. [Image shows the left side of the tailgate with the original strut removed and a new bracket being installed.]
Step 8: Replace Right Tailgate Bracket
Replace the right tailgate bracket. [Image shows the right side of the tailgate with the original strut removed and a new bracket being installed.]
Step 9: Install Electric Struts
Install the electric struts, L on the left and R on the right (indicated by the first letter of the strut code). [Image shows the electric struts being mounted to the tailgate and body brackets.]
Step 10: Route Strut Wiring Harnesses
Thread the strut wiring harnesses through the holes on the tailgate and route them as indicated. [Image shows wiring harnesses being routed through the tailgate opening.]
Step 11: Secure Holes
Plug the holes on both sides securely. [Image shows grommets being fitted into the holes where wiring passes through.]
Step 12: Install Power Latch
Remove the original latch and install the power latch. [Image shows the original tailgate latch being removed and a new power latch being installed.]
Step 13: Connect Lock Signal Harness to Power Latch
Connect the plugs of the lock signal harness to the plugs of the power latch. [Image shows the lock signal harness connector being plugged into the power latch.]
Step 14: Connect Lock Signal Harness to Original Switch
Connect the plugs of the lock signal harness to the plugs of the original tailgate switch. [Image shows the lock signal harness connector being plugged into the original tailgate switch connector.]
Step 15: Route Power Harness
Route the power harness as indicated. [Image shows the power harness being routed along the vehicle body.]
Step 16: Thread Power Harness to Tailgate
Thread the power harness to the tailgate. [Image shows the power harness being routed towards the tailgate area.]
Step 17: Insert Power Harness Terminals
Insert the power harness terminals into the connector according to the diagram. [Image shows terminals being inserted into a connector block, with a diagram showing pin assignments C1-C10.]
Step 18: Ground Connection
Ground at the indicated position on the tailgate. [Image shows a ground wire being attached to a designated grounding point on the tailgate.]
Step 19: Connect to Fuse Box Socket
Connect to the indicated plug and its socket behind the fuse box. [Image shows a connector being plugged into a socket behind the fuse box.]
Step 19-1: Alternative Power Connection
If you choose not to connect the CAN signal, connect the orange wire of the power harness to the indicated blue wire. [Image shows the orange wire being connected to a blue wire.]
Step 20: Identify Fuse Slot
The fuse box is located in the driver's area, and the fuse slot for power supply is indicated above. [Image shows the fuse box with a specific fuse slot highlighted.]
Step 21: Transfer Original Fuse
Move the original fuse from the fuse box to the indicated position of the fuse tap. [Image shows an original fuse being moved to a fuse tap adapter.]
Step 22: Install Fuse Tap
Plug the fuse tap into the fuse box and pay attention to the direction. [Image shows the fuse tap being inserted into the fuse box.]
Step 23: Secure ECU
Secure the ECU at the indicated position with a nut. [Image shows the ECU unit being mounted and secured with a nut.]
Step 24: Connect Harnesses to ECU
Insert the left and right strut wiring harnesses, lock signal harness, and power harness into the ECU in sequence. [Image shows the various wiring harnesses being connected to the ECU.]
Step 25: System Initialization and Test
Press the added tailgate switch to close the tailgate once; the system completes initialization, and then test each function of the electric tailgate. [Image shows the tailgate closing automatically.]
Step 26: Install Added Tailgate Switch
Install the added tailgate switch and reinstall all trim panels. (Optional) Find an appropriate position in the driver's area, drill a 21mm hole, and install the added front switch. [Image shows the added tailgate switch being installed, and optionally a front switch being installed.]
5. System Initialization Method
- Press the added tailgate switch button to make the tailgate close automatically.
- Press the switch button outside the tailgate to open the tailgate, and it will make a long sound of "beep".
- The system initialization is complete.
6. Electric Tailgate Instructions
Methods to Open and Close the Tailgate
- Press and hold the unlock button on the remote key.
- Press the unlock button at the driver's area 3 times.
- Press the original tailgate switch button.
- Press the added tailgate switch button to close.
- Press the added front switch button: press and hold for 4 seconds to open and press once to close.
Method to Pause the Tailgate
During the operation of the tailgate, press any of the above buttons to pause it. Press again, and the tailgate will move in reverse.
Instructions for the Added Tailgate Switch
Closing Speed Acceleration (5 Settings)
Press and hold the switch button until hearing the first short beep sound. After releasing the button, you will hear a short beep, indicating that the closing speed acceleration has taken effect. Repeat this step once to increase by one setting.
Opening Speed Acceleration (5 Settings)
Press and hold the switch button until hearing the second short beep sound. After releasing the button, you will hear two short beeps, indicating that the opening speed acceleration has taken effect. Repeat this step once to increase by one setting.
Settings of the Voice Module
Press and hold the switch button until hearing the third short beep sound. After releasing the button, you will hear three short beeps, indicating that the voice module has entered configuration mode. (For details, see the voice module operation manual)
Block the Voice Module
Press and hold the switch button until hearing the fourth beep sound. After releasing the button, you will hear three or four beeps, indicating that the voice module has been blocked.
Height Setting
Press and hold the switch button until hearing the fifth short beep sound. After releasing the button, you will hear a long beep sound, indicating that the height setting has taken effect.
Switch Between Quick/Slow Press of Remote Unlock Button
Press and hold the switch button until hearing the sixth short beep sound. After releasing the button, you will hear a long beep sound and a short beep sound, indicating that the switch between quick and slow press of the unlock button has taken effect.
Switch Between Pressing Unlock Button Twice/Three Times
Press and hold the switch button until hearing the seventh short beep sound. After releasing the button, you will hear a long beep sound and two short beeps, indicating that the switch between pressing the unlock button twice/three times has taken effect.
Braking Force Increase (Five Settings)
Press and hold the switch button until hearing the eighth short beep sound. After releasing the button, you will hear a long beep sound and three short beeps, indicating that the braking force increase setting has taken effect. Repeat this step to increase by one setting.
Restore to Factory Settings
Press and hold the switch button until hearing the ninth short beep sound. After releasing the button, you will hear a long beep sound and four short beeps, indicating that the restoration to the factory setting has taken effect.
Meanings of the Buzzer Sound
- "Beep" once: Receiving an open/close or pause signal; the tailgate will immediately open/close or pause.
- "Beep" twice: The tailgate has been fully opened or closed.
- "Beep" three times: The resistance during opening or closing the tailgate is too large, and the intelligent anti-pinch has been turned on.
