Front Pillar Trim Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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.

Remove the front pillar trim.
1. To remove the front pillar trim, the below tool (A) must be used.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Front Pillar Trim
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2. 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: Placing Tool On Mounting Clip
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
3. Remove the front pillar trim (A).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Front Pillar Trim
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  NOTE:
  - Remove the mounting clip (A) by turning it clockwise.
  Fig 4: Removing Mounting Clip
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Installation is the reverse of removal.