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Rear Pillar Trim Replacement

NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the following items:
    1. Rear seat assembly

      (Refer to the "REAR SEAT ")

    2. Rear door scuff trim
    3. Transverse trim
  2. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the luggage side trim (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Side Trim And Mounting Screws
    G08328822Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the rear pillar trim (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Pillar Trim And Mounting Screws
    G08328823Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Replace any damage clips.