Kia Carens: Tail Gate / Tail Gate Trim Repair procedures

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

Replacement

[Tail gate upper trim]

•	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.

•	Take care not to scratch the body surface.

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

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

[Tail gate side trim]

•	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.

•	Take care not to scratch the body surface.

1.	Remove the tail gate upper trim.

2.	After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the tail gate side trim (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

[Tail gate trim]

•	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.

•	Take care not to scratch the body surface.

1.	Remove the tail gate upper trim.

2.	Remove the tail gate side trim.

3.	Using a flat-tip screwdriver, push the locking pin (A) and then remove the tail gate inside handle (B).

4.	After loosening the mounting clips and screws, then remove the tail gate trim (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Tail Gate Trim Components and components location

Component Location 1. Tail gate trim ...

Tail Gate Latch Components and components location

Component Location 1. Tail gate latch assembly ...

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