Kia Forte: Trunk Trim / Rear Wheel House Trim
Components and components location
[4 Door]

[5 Door]

Repair procedures
[4 Door]
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap
protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal
tool not to damage the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the rear seat assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
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Remove the rear pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")
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Remove the rear door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
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Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
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After loosening the mounting clips and screws, remove the rear partition
trim (A).

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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear wheel house trim (A).

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips.
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[5 Door]
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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• |
When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap
protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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• |
When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal
tool not to damage the surface.
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• |
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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1. |
Remove the rear seat assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
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Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Side Weatherstrip")
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After loosening the mounting screw, remove the rear wheel house trim
(A).

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To install, reverse removal procedure.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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Components and components location
Component Location
[4 Door]
1. Luggage side trim
[5 Door]
1. Luggage side trim
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Components and components location
Components
1. Windshield glass
2. Windshield glass molding
Repair procedures
Replacement
[Removal]
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Other information:
Battery saver function
• The purpose of this feature is to
prevent the battery from being discharged
if the lights are left in the
ON position. The system automatically
shuts off the parking lights 30
seconds after the ignition key is
removed and the driver’s door is
opened and cl ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Idler
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")
2.
Remove the idler (A ...