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Tailgate Release Button Rubber protector detioration and failure

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Offline SankarAu

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Hi,
Here's a tip for those who face the issue of the rubber of the Liftgate/Trunk/Hatch Release/Opening Switch deteriorating or crumbling. Don't leave it for too long or the internal switch mechanism will fall out and the following fix will be moot. I was lucky, that happened to me but I was able to find it on my garage floor!

I cut out a piece of bicycle inner tube (you can use any thin and flexible rubber) and glued it into place. It's out of sight so I didn't worry too much about how it looked. Anyone could do a prettier job.  :)

I reckon I saved a few quid.

Good luck.

Cheers,
S


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Offline The Gonz

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Here's my solution for my brother's Kia, compatible with the Hyundai:

:link: STL file Kia Rio Boot Release Switch Repair 👢・Design to download and 3D print・Cults
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