Kia Forte: Trunk Lid Latch Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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Take care not to scratch the body surface.
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Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim")
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Disconnect the trunk lid latch connector (A) and remove the trunk
lid latch cable (B).

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After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the trunk lid
latch assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
6.9~10.8 N.m (0.7~1.1 kgf.m, 5.1~8.0 lb-ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the trunk lid locks/unlocks and opens/closes
properly.
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Adjust the trunk lid alignment.
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Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
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(2Door)
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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Take care not to scratch the body surface.
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1. |
Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim")
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2. |
Disconnect the trunk lid latch connector (A) and remove the trunk
lid latch cable (B).
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3. |
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the trunk lid
latch assembly (C).
Tightening torque :
6.9~10.8 N.m (0.7~1.1 kgf.m, 5.1~8.0 lb-ft)
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4. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the trunk lid locks/unlocks and opens/closes
properly.
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Adjust the trunk lid alignment.
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Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
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(4Door)
1. Trunk lid latch assembly
(2Door)
1. Trunk lid latch assembly
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(4Door, 2Door)
1.
Remove the trunk lid weatherstrip (A).
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2.
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