Kia Niro: Tailgate / Tailgate Trim Repair procedures

Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Tailgate / Tailgate Trim 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.

•	Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

[Tailgate upper trim]

1.	Using a remover, remove the tailgate upper trim (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replace any damaged clips.

[Tailgate side trim]

1.	Remove the tailgate trim (A).

2.	Remove the tailgate upper trim (A).

3.	Remove the tailgate side trim (A) after loosening the mounting screw.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replace any damaged clips.

[Tailgate trim]

1.	Remove the tailgate pull handle caps (A).

2.	Remove the tailgate trim (A) after loosening the mounting screws and clips.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replace any damaged clips.

Tailgate Trim Components and components location

Component Location 1. Tailgate trim ...

Tailgate Latch Components and components location

Component Location 1. Tailgate latch assembly ...

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