Kia Optima: Trunk Lid / Trunk Lid Assembly
Components and components location

Repair procedures
Wear gloves to protect hands from injury.
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When removing and installing the trunk lid, an assistant is needed.
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Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim")
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Remove the rear combination lamp.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Rear Combination Lamp")
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Disconnect the connectors and trunk lid wiring harness.
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After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the trunk lid assembly
(A).
Tightening torque :
6.9 - 8.8 N·m (0.7 - 0.9 kgf·m, 5.0 - 6.5 lb·ft, 60.8 - 78.1
lb·in)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure the trunk lid locks / unlocks and opens / closes
properly.
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Adjust the trunk lid alignment.
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Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
Place the car on a flat surface and check whether the body and trunk
lid are well-aligned.
2.
After loosening ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Trunk lid trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
&n ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
Place the car on a flat surface and check whether the body and trunk
lid are well-aligned.
2.
After loosening the trunk lid hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the trunk
lid by moving it up and down or from si ...
Tightening torque
Tightening Torque
Item
N·m
kgf·m
lb·ft
Front
Tire wheel hub nut
107.9 - 127.5
11.0 - 13.0
79.6 - 94.0
Driveshaft caulking nut
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