Kia Carens: Interior Trim / Rear Transverse Trim Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Interior Trim / Rear Transverse Trim Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	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 marring the surface.

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

1.	Remove the luggage box hole cap (A).

2.	After loosening the mounting nuts, then remove the luggage rear tray (B).

3.	Using a clip remover, detach the rear transverse trim mounting clips (A).

4.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear transverse trim (B).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Rear Transverse Trim Components and components location

Component Location 1. Rear transverse trim ...

Luggage Side Trim Components and components location

Component Location 1. Luggage side trim ...

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