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Repair procedures: Replacement: Sedan

NOTE:
  • After remove the rear combination lamp.
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts your hands.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not bend or scratch the cover and other parts.
  1. Remove the transverse trim.
  2. Remove the luggage side trim.
  3. Remove the rear combination lamp mounting cover (A).
    Fig 1: Rear Combination Lamp Mounting Cover
    G07368924Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the connector (B).
  5. Remove the rear combination lamp (A).
    Fig 2: Rear Combination Lamp & Connector
    G07368925Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the side mounting screw.
    Fig 3: Side Mounting Screw
    G07368926Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the mounting bolts.
    Fig 4: Mounting Bolts
    G07368927Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the connector (A).
    Fig 5: Connector
    G07368928Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Loosen the rear bumper cover screws and clips.
  10. Remove the rear bumper cover (A).
    Fig 6: Rear Bumper Cover
    G07368929Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Replace any damaged clips.