Kia Forte: Trunk Lid Assembly Replacement - Trunk Lid - Body (Interior and Exterior) - Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service ManualKia Forte: Trunk Lid Assembly Replacement

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Trunk Lid / Trunk Lid Assembly Replacement

(4Door, 2Door)
  
Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.
  
When removing and installing the trunk lid, an assistant is necessary.
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, then remove the trunk lid assembly (B).

Tightening torque:
7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

4.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
  
Make sure the trunk lid locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
Adjust the trunk lid alignment.
Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
Replace any damaged clips.
Trunk Lid Assembly Component Location
(4Door, 2Door) 1. Trunk lid assembly ...

Trunk Lid Trim Component Location
(4Door, 2Door) 1. Trunk lid trim ...

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Specifications
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