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Front Pillar Trim Replacement

NOTE:
  • 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 front pillar trim.
    1. To remove the front pillar trim, the below tool (A) must be used.
    2. Fig 1: Panel Removal Tool
      G00517034Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    3. Slightly spread open the front pillar trim and then place the tool (A) on the mounting clip (B) like the picture below.

      After placing the tool (A) on the mounting clip (B) push it to the front.

      NOTE:

      Once the front pillar trim has been removed, replace the clips to new ones.

      Fig 2: Pushing Mounting Clip
      G00517035Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the front pillar trim (A).
    Fig 3: Front Pillar Trim
    G07380399Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:

    Remove the mounting clip (A) by turning it clockwise.

    Fig 4: Removing Mounting Clip
    G00517036Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Installation is the reverse of removal.