Kia Optima DL3: Body Side Molding / Trunk Lid Garnish

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.

Remove the side seal moulding with the front and rear door full open.

1.

Remove the trunk lid trim.

(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim")

2.

Loosen the trunk lid garnish mounting nuts.

Tightening torque :

5.9 - 6.4 N·m (0.6 - 0.65 kgf·m, 4.3 - 4.7 lb·ft, 52.1 - 56.4 lb·in)

3.

Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the trunk lid garnish (A).

4.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

  

Replace any damaged clips.

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