Kia Forte: Tailgate / Tailgate Trim

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Tailgate / Tailgate Trim

Components and components location
Component Location

1. Tailgate trim


Repair procedures
Replacement
  

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

[Tailgate lower trim]

1.

Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the tailgate handle cover (A).

2.

After loosening the mounting screws and fastners, remove the tailgate lower trim (A).

3.

To install, reverse removal procedure.

  

Replace any damaged clips.

[Tailgate upper trim]

1.

Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the tailgate upper trim (A).

2.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

  

Replace any damaged clips.

[Tailgate side trim]

1.

Remove the tailgate upper& lower trim.

(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")

2.

After loosening the mounting screws, remove the tailgate side trim (A).

3.

To install, reverse removal procedure.

  

Replace any damaged clips (or retainers or fasteners)

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