Kia Forte: Trunk Trim / Luggage Side Trim

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Trunk Trim / Luggage Side Trim

Components and components location

Component Location

[4 Door]

1. Luggage side trim

[5 Door]

1. Luggage side trim

Repair procedures

Replacement

[4 Door]

Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the rear wheel house trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Wheel House Trim")

2.	Loosen the clips, remove the luggage side trim (A).

3.	After loosening the mounting clips and screws, remove the luggage side trim (A).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

[5 Door]

Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the rear wheel house trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Wheel House Trim")

2.	Remove the tailgate weatherstrip. (Refer To Tailgate -"Tailgate W eatherstrip")

3.	Remove the rear transverse trim. (Refer to Trunk Trim -"Rear Transverse Trim")

4.	Loosen the mounting screws and remove the luggage floor side tray (A).

5.	Loosen the mounting screws and remove the luggage floor center tray (A).

After lifting up the assist handle caps and loosening the mounting bolts, remove the covering shelf side trim (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.2 Kgf·m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb·ft)

7.	Loosen the mounting screws and clip, remove the luggage side trim (A).

8.	Press the lock pin and separate the various connector (A).

To install, reverse removal procedure.

Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

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