Rescue

University of Extrication - February 2017: Opening/Closing Powered Liftgate

Jan. 31, 2017

Simple demonstration of opening and closing a powered liftgate unit on a KIA Sportage vehicle.

Simple demonstration of opening and closing a powered liftgate unit on a KIA Sportage vehicle. Read the full article at www.firehouse.com/12287711.

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