GROUP

MODEL

BOD

2023-2024MY
K5 (DL3a)

NUMBER

DATE

322 (Rev 2, 8/26/2024)

November 2023

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SERVICE ACTION: TRUNK LID AND C-PILLAR
GARNISH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA552)
 NOTICE
This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this

SUBJECT:

bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
This bulletin provides information to inspect the rear trunk lid chrome garnish trim and the C-Pillar(s) chrome
garnish trim on certain 2023-2024MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced from May 1, 2023 through September 29,
2023, which may be loose due to an insufficient lamination layer. Follow the procedure outlined in this
publication to inspect the rear trunk lid chrome trim, and both left and right side C-pillar chrome trims, and
replace the affected rear trunk lid chrome trim and/or the (left and/or right side) C-Pillar(s) chrome trim on
the applicable vehicle. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected
VINs.

 NOTICE
A Service Action is a repair program without customer notification that is performed during the
warranty period. Any dealer requesting to perform this repair outside the warranty period will
require DPSM approval.
Repair status for a VIN is provided on KDealer+ (Service → Warranty Coverage → Warranty
Coverage Inquiry → Campaign Information). Not completed Recall / Service Action reports are
available on KDealer+ (Consumer Affairs → Not Completed Recall → Recall VIN → Select Report),
which includes a list of affected vehicles.
This issue number is SA552.
A printed copy is for reference only; publication information can be updated at any time.
Always refer to KGIS for the latest information. After logging in kdealer.com, the newest technical
publications are listed in ‘Service Releases’ and has the latest service information that has been released.

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SUBJECT:

TRUNK LID AND C-PILLAR GARNISH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA552

Inspection Procedure:
1.

Using a non-marring plastic trim tool, carefully
pry with ‘light’ upward pressure in between the
rear chrome trunk lid garnish rubber and the
trunk lid.
•

If the rear chrome trunk lid garnish is
not separated (loose) when inspected
(OK), then proceed to step 2.

•

If the rear chrome trunk lid garnish is
separated

(loose)

when

inspected

(NG), then refer to the rear trunk lid
garnish

by

referring

to

the

‘Replacement Procedure’ on page 3
and proceed to step 2.

2.

Using a non-marring plastic trim tool, carefully
pry with ‘light’ upward pressure in between the
rear C-Pillar chrome garnish rubber and the
body.
•

If the rear chrome C-Pillar garnish is
not separated (loose) when inspected
(OK), then no further action is required
unless the rear trunk lid garnish
requires replacement.

•

If the rear chrome C-Pillar garnish is
separated

(loose)

when

inspected

(NG), then replace the rear trunk lid
garnish

by

referring

to

the

‘Replacement Procedure’ on page 4.

Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.

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SUBJECT:

TRUNK LID AND C-PILLAR GARNISH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA552

Replacement Procedure: (Trunk Lid Garnish)
1.

Remove the rear trunk lid garnish (A) by
referring to “Body (Interior and Exterior) →
Body Side Molding → Trunk Lid garnish →
Repair Procedures” in the applicable Shop
Manual in KGIS.

2.

Carefully place the removed rear trunk lid
garnish face down over a clean cloth to protect
the gloss black painted surface.

3.

Loosen the eight (8) chrome trim retaining
screws.

4.

Using a flat head screwdriver, detach/unlock
the eighteen (18) locking tabs to detach the
chrome trim from the gloss black trim.
TIP: Use your thumb to hold down the black
trim while lifting up using your other four
fingers while unblocking tabs.

 IMPORTANT
The removed black trim will need to
be reused as only the chrome trim is
being replaced.

Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.

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SUBJECT:

6.

TRUNK LID AND C-PILLAR GARNISH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA552
Take the ‘new’ chrome trim and attach to the
‘original’ removed painted gloss black trim.

7.

Reassemble the trunk lid garnish in the reverse
order of removal.
Replace any broken clips as needed.

8.

Carefully reinstall the reassembled rear trunk
lid garnish on the vehicle.

9.

Confirm that the rear trunk lid garnish is
affixed as designed.

Replacement Procedure: (C-Pillar Garnish)
1.

Replace the affected (Left and/or Right side)
rear C-Pillar garnish (B) by referring to “Body
(Interior and Exterior) → Quarter Fixed Glass →
Repair Procedures (C-Pillar Garnish, step 2)” in
the applicable Shop Manual in KGIS.

Note: The new C-Pillar garnish includes new
clips.
2.

Confirm it is not loose or detached.

Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.

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TRUNK LID AND C-PILLAR GARNISH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA552

SUBJECT:

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model

Production Date Range

K5 (DL3a)

May 1, 2023 to September 29, 2023

REQUIRED PART:
Part Name
C-Pillar Garnish
(Right Side)
C-Pillar Garnish
(Left Side)
Trunk Lid Garnish
(Rear)

Part Number

Figure

Qty.

87860 L2000

N/A

1

87850 L2000

N/A

1

87362 L3000

N/A

1
(up to 11)

82315 L0000
Clips

As Needed

N/A

(up to 11)

87381 R1000

As Needed

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Claim
Type

Causal P/N

Qty.

Repair

Labor Op

Op

Replacement

Description

Code

Time

P/N

87360

(SA552)

L3000

Inspection Only

230A35I0

0.3
M/H

(SA552)
87360

Inspection +

L3000

Trunk Lid Garnish

230A35R0

0.8

V

0

N/A

0

87362 L3000

1

82315 L0000

M/H

Replacement

Qty.

87381 R1000

(up to 11)
As Needed
(up to 11)
As Needed

(SA552)

87860

Inspection +

L2000

Right C-pillar Garnish

230A35R1

0.5
M/H

87860 L2000

1

87850 L2000

1

Replacement
(SA552)
87850

Inspection +

L2000

Left C-pillar Garnish

230A35R2

0.5
M/H

Replacement

Continued on page 4…
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.

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TRUNK LID AND C-PILLAR GARNISH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA552

SUBJECT:

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Claim

Causal

Type

P/N

Qty.

Repair

Labor Op

Op

Replacement

Description

Code

Time

P/N

(SA552)

87850 L2000

Inspection +

87850

Right and Left

L2000

230A35R3

C-pillar Garnish

0.6

1

M/H
87860 L2000

Replacement

87362 L3000
(SA552)

82315 L0000

Inspection +

87360

Right C-pillar Garnish +

L3000

230A35R4

Trunk Lid Garnish

1.0
M/H

Replacement

V

0
87360
L3000

(SA552)
Inspection +
Left C-pillar Garnish +

230A35R5

Trunk Lid Garnish

1.0
M/H

Replacement

Inspection +
Right and Left

L3000

C-pillar Garnish +

87381 R1000

230A35R6

1.1

1
(up to 11)
As Needed
(up to 11)
As Needed

87860 L2000

1

87362 L3000

1

82315 L0000
87381 R1000

(up to 11)
As Needed
(up to 11)
As Needed

87850 L2000

1

87362 L3000

1

82315 L0000

(SA552)
87360

Qty.

87381 R1000

(up to 11)
As Needed
(up to 11)
As Needed

M/H

Trunk Lid Garnish

87860 L2000

Replacement

1
87850 L2000

 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers should reference
SA552 when accessing the KDealer+ system.

Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.

TSB: SA552 (Rev 2) K5 (DL3a) November 2023