Repair Procedures: Replacement

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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 damaging the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the rear seat back assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the rear seat frame assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "REAR SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY ")
Using a clip remover, detach the mounting clips and then remove the partition lower trim (A).

Fig 1: Removing Partition Lower Trim
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the panel & trim partition (A).
Remove the partition lower trim (B).
Remove the luggage covering complete (C).
Remove the luggage under cover (D).
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear transverse trim (E).
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the luggage side trim (F).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- Replace any damage clips.
  
  Fig 2: Trunk Trim Components
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.