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Repair Procedures: Replacement: (4Door): Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Kia Forte5, 2015 Kia Forte Koup, and 2015 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 rear seat cushion assembly.

    (Refer to "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  2. Remove the rear seat back assembly.

    (Refer to "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Remove the rear door scuff trim.

    (Refer to "DOOR SCUFF TRIM ")

  4. Remove the rear pillar trim.

    (Refer to "REAR PILLAR TRIM ")

  5. Remove the luggage covering mat (A).
  6. After loosening the mounting screws and clips, then remove the rear partition trim (B).
  7. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear wheel house trim (C).
  8. Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the rear transverse trim (D).
  9. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the luggage side trim (E).
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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    • Replace any damaged clips.