Kia Forte: Rear Wheel House 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 seat cushion assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
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Remove the rear seat back assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
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Remove the rear pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")
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Remove the rear door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
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Slighty remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
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After loosening the mounting clips and screws, then remove the
rear partition trim (A).

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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear wheel house trim
(A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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(5Door)
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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|
•
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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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•
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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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1. |
Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
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2. |
Remove the rear seat back assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
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Remove the rear shelf side trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Shelf Side Trim")
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Remove the rear door scuff trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")
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5. |
Slighty remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.
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After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the rear wheel
house trim (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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(4Door)
1. Rear wheel house trim
(5Door)
1. Rear wheel house trim
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(4Door)
1. Rear package tray trim
(2Door)
1. Rear package tray trim
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