Kia Forte: Lighting System / High Mounted Stop Lamp

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Lighting System / High Mounted Stop Lamp

Repair procedures

Removal

[4DR]

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the rear package tray trim. (Refer to Body - "Rear Package Tray Trim")

3.	Remove the high mounted stop lamp (A) after loosening the screws.

[5DR]

1.	Remove the rear spoiler. (Refer to Body - "Rear Spoiler")

2.	Remove the cover (A) by loosening the screws.

3.	Remove the high mounted stop lamp (A) after loosening the screws.

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

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