Kia Forte5 hatch trim removal

[@NovaResource]

One correction: twice I said "backup lights" when in reality I was talking about the licence plate lights. Sorry for the mixup.

[@sethb.2343]

Thank you. I was driving around for two years with only the LED center High Mount brake lamps because I was too lazy to figure out how the trim came out! After seeing the clip locations, I finally replaced the two bulbs. You may have literally saved my or my family's life...😆

[@NovaResource]

My pleasure! Glad I could help.

[@BassByTheBay]

Thank you for this! Changing the break lights on my last car was *much* easier.

[@sanfordsiegel9852]

THANK YOU, GREAT VIDEO. NOW I KNOW HOW TO GET TO THE TAILLIGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Aretworow]

Thank you so much!

[@1womanmultitude]

I have the same car. My issue is my hatch button no longer works from the outside. I want to buy a replacement and change it myself. Would you be able to show how that hatch handle comes out

[@YeOldeGeezer]

Did you ever get it replaced? I have the same problem

[@serenitynow8265]

@@YeOldeGeezer I'm also now having the same problem on my 2012 forte5. Were you able to find any vids that showed this process? I'm not having any luck finding anything on my end. Appreciate any help you can offer. Cheers

[@YeOldeGeezer]

@@serenitynow8265 I did the repair myself. You have to take off the cover panel from the inside as soon as you open the hatch. The panel covers all the wiring and lights and handle button. There should be two prongs on the inside of the hatch door as soon as you take off the cover panel that hold the button in place. Replacement is easy as popping off the two prongs and pushing the button to the outside of the vehicle. Unplugging the old button and pluggin back in the new one and sticking it back up into the hatch door.

[@serenitynow8265]

@@YeOldeGeezer Thank you very much for your prompt reply. I'm trying to find my confidence to do this on my own as the part is hard to find on my end except KIA of course in which they want close to $200.00 just for the part - Grrr. Cheers!

[@soltanamezgari534]

Mags modele pls

[@browningchannel]

It’s easy to change the lights, trade it in for a Nova!!!

[@NovaResource]

Shawn Browning Don’t worry, I still have my Nova. 👍🏻