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Trunk Lid Handle

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  2. Remove the trunk lid trim.

    (Refer to Body - "TRUNK LID TRIM ")

  3. Remove the inner rear combination lamp.

    (Refer to Lighting System - "REAR COMBINATION LAMP ")

  4. Remove the reflector (C) by loosening the nuts (B) after disconnecting the connector (A).
    G13306293Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13306294Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear view camera & trunk lid handle assembly (B) by loosening the screws after disconnecting the connector (A).
    G13306295Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the rear view camera (B) and silicon packing (C) by loosening the screws from the trunk lid handle (A).
    G13306296Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.