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Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the trunk trim.
    1. Remove the shelf covering (A).
      Fig 1: Removing Shelf Covering
      G12225980Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the luggage cover board (A).
      Fig 2: Removing Luggage Cover Board
      G12225981Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the luggage box (A).
      Fig 3: Removing Luggage Box
      G12225982Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Using a clip remover, detach the rear transverse trim mounting clips (A).
  3. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear transverse trim (B).
    Fig 4: Removing Rear Transverse Trim
    G12225983Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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    • Replace any damaged clips.