Kia Optima: Body Side Molding / Trunk Lid Garnish
Repair procedures
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the side seal moulding with the front and rear door full
open.
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Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "Trunk Lid Trim")
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Loosen the trunk lid garnish mounting nuts.
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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)
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the trunk lid garnish (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Components and components location
Component
1. Panorama sunroof deflector
2. Movable glass
3. Rear glass
4. Glass motor assembly
5. Roller blind ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Front brake disc
2. Front hub assembly
3. Dust cover
4. Front knuckle
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remo ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Remove the front seat shield outer cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Seat Shield Outer Cover")
2.
Remove the power seat control switch (A) by loosening the mounting screws.
Installati ...