Kia Niro: Body Side Molding / Rear Spoiler Repair procedures
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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Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the tailgate upper trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "Tailgate Trim")
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Remove the anti-pinch strip.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Anti-Pinch Strip")
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Disconnect the washer nozzle (A) and high mounted stop lamp connector
(B).

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Remove the cap (A) and then loosen the rear spoiler mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque :
5.9 - 6.4 N·m (0.6 - 0.65 kgf·m, 4.3 - 4.7 lb·ft)
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Remove the rear spoiler (A).
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Make sure the connector is connected properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Replacement
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Replacement
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