Body (Interior and Exterior)

Tailgate Trim

8steps
~48min
3/5difficulty
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Rear Door Trim

Repair Procedures

Replacement

[Liftgate Lower Trim]

  1. Using a screwdriver or trim remover, remove the liftgate handle cover (A).

  2. After loosening the mounting screws and clips, remove the liftgate lower trim (A).

  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

[Liftgate Upper Trim]

  1. Using a screwdriver or trim remover, remove the liftgate upper trim (A).

  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

[Liftgate Side Trim]

  1. Remove the liftgate upper and lower trim.

    (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")

  2. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the liftgate side trim (A).

  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Forte BD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.