Kia Forte: Trunk Lid / Trunk Lid Assembly
Components and components location

Repair procedures
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
|
• |
When removing and installing the trunk lid, an assistant is necessary.
|
• |
Be careful not to damage the trunk lid and body surface.
|
|
1. |
Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim")
|
2. |
Disconnect the connectors and trunk lid wiring harness (A).
|
3. |
After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the trunk lid assembly (B).
Tightening torque :
8.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.9 - 1.2 Kgf·m, 6.5 - 8.7 lb·ft)
|

|
4. |
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
•
|
Make sure the trunk lid locks / unlocks and opens / closes
properly.
|
•
|
Adjust the trunk lid as necessary.
|
•
|
Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
|
•
|
Replace any damaged clips.
|
|
|
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the tailgate
by moving it up or down, or right or left.
...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Trunk lid trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
& ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear door module
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear door window glass.
(Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Window Glass")
2. ...
To open the sunroof automatically:
Pull the sunroof control lever backward
to the second detent position
and then release it. The sunroof will
slide all the way open.
The sunroof will slide to the recommended
open position (about 5 cm
(2 in.)) before the maximum slide
open position). ...