Kia Soul EV: Interior Trim / Luggage Side Trim Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Interior Trim / Luggage Side Trim Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")

2.	Remove the rear seat back assembly. (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")

3.	Remove the rear door scuff trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Door Scuff Trim")

4.	Remove the rear transverse trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Transverse Trim")

5.	After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the rear seat lower side bracket (A) [LH,RH].

6.	Carefully remove the rear door body side weatherstrip.

7.	Carefully remove the tail gate weatherstrip.

After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the rear seat belt lower anchir (A).

Tightening torque :

39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

9.	After loosening the mounting screw, remove the luggage side trim (A).

10.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure that the connectors are connected in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Luggage Side Trim Components and Components Location

Component Location 1. Luggage side trim ...

Rear Pillar Trim Components and Components Location

Component Location 1. Rear pillar trim ...

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