Kia Forte: Rear Package Tray Trim 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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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim
pieces to protect from marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the rear wheel house trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Wheel House Trim")
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After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the rear seat belt
lower anchor (A).
[LH,RH]
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
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[Center]
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
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Disconnect the high Mounted stop lamp (A) connecter from inside
the trunk.

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Remove the rear seat belt upper anchor cover (A).

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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear package tray trim
(A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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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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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim
pieces to protect from marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the rear pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")
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After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the rear seat belt
lower anchor (A).
[LH,RH]
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
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[Center]
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
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After loosening the mounting clips and screws, then remove the
rear partition trim (A).

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Remove the rear seat belt upper anchor cover (A).

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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear package tray trim
(A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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(4Door)
1. Rear package tray trim
(2Door)
1. Rear package tray trim
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(5Door)
1. Luggage side trim
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See also:
Rear Seat Latch Component Location
(4Door, 2Door)
1. Rear seat latch assembly
(5Door)
1. Rear seat latch
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Tail Gate Lift Replacement
(5Door)
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Towing
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