Repair Procedures: Replacement

Information 

• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
• Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Remove the rear seat assembly.

   (Refer to Rear Seat - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

2. Remove the rear door scuff trim.

   (Refer to Interior Trim - "DOOR SCUFF TRIM ")

3. Remove the rear transverse trim.

   (Refer to Interior Trim - "REAR TRANSVERSE TRIM ")

4. Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip and Liftgate weatherstrip.
5. Separate the rear seat belt lower anchor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.

   Tightening Torque: 

   39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 - 39.8 lb.ft)

   Fig 1: Separating Rear Seat Belt Lower Anchor

   Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
6. Remove the rear pillar trim (A) after loosening the bolt.
   Fig 2: Removing Rear Pillar Trim Bolt

   Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
7. Remove the rear seat folding bracket (A) after loosening the bolts.
   Fig 3: Removing Rear Seat Folding Bracket Bolts

   Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
8. Remove the luggage side trim (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
   Fig 4: Removing Luggage Side Trim Mounting Screws

   Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Information 

Replace any damaged clips.