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Roof Trim Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • 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 following items:
    1. Front seat assembly

      (Refer to the "FRONT SEAT ")

    2. Rear seat assembly

      (Refer to the "REAR SEAT ")

    3. Front pillar trim

      (Refer to the BD group - "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    4. Front door scuff trim & Rear door scuff trim

      (Refer to the BD group - "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    5. Canter pillar lower trim

      (Refer to the BD group - "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    6. Canter pillar upper trim

      (Refer to the BD group - "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    7. Rear pillar trim

      (Refer to the BD group - "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    8. Package tray trim

      (Refer to the BD group - "INTERIOR TRIM ")

    9. Sunvisor
    10. Vanity lamp
    11. Room lamp
    12. Assist handle
    13. Overhead console
    14. Windshield glass

      (Refer to the BD group - "WINDSHIELD GLASS ")

  2. Remove the ECM mirror cover (A).
  3. Disconnect the ECM mirror connector (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting ECM Mirror Cover And Connector
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  4. Remove the rain sensor cover (A).
  5. Disconnect the rain sensor connector (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Rain Sensor Connector And Cover
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  6. Disconnect the roof trim main connectors (A).

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 3: Identifying Roof Trim Main Connectors (Driver's)
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    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 4: Identifying Roof Trim Main Connectors (Passenger's)
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  7. Disconnect the antenna connector (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Antenna Connector
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  8. Disconnect the connector (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Roof Trim Connector
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  9. Using a clip remover, detach the roof trim assembly mounting clips.
  10. Pull back the roof trim assembly (A) through the place where the windshield glass was removed.
    CAUTION:
    • Take care not to damage the roof trim when removing.
    Fig 7: Identifying Roof Trim Assembly
    G08313139Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Replace any damaged clips.
    • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.