Kia Forte: Trunk Trim / Rear Wheel House Trim

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Trunk Trim / Rear Wheel House Trim

Components and components location

Component Location

[4 Door]

1. Rear wheel house trim

[5 Door]

1. Rear wheel house 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 seat assembly. (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")

2.	Remove the rear pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")

3.	Remove the rear door scuff trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")

4.	Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.

5.	After loosening the mounting clips and screws, remove the rear partition trim (A).

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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Replace any damaged clips.

[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 seat assembly. (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")

2.	Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Side Weatherstrip")

3.	After loosening the mounting screw, remove the rear wheel house trim (A).

To install, reverse removal procedure.

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

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