Kia Sportage: Interior Trim / Luggage Side Trim Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Interior Trim / Luggage Side Trim Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Take care 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 fbody side weatherstrip.

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)

6.	Remove the luggage side trim (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

7.	Disconnect the luggage lamp connector (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replace any damaged clips.

Luggage Side Trim Components and components location

Component Location 1. Luggage side trim ...

Rear Pillar Trim Components and components location

Component Location 1. Rear pillar trim ...

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