Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
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: Front Pillar Trim Remover Tool
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
2. Slightly spread open the front pillar trim and then place the tool (A) on the mounting clip (B) like the illustration 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: Removing Front Pillar Trim
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
3. Remove the front pillar trim (A).
  
  Fig 3: Front Pillar Trim
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  NOTE:
  - Remove the mounting clip (A) by turning it clockwise.
  Fig 4: Removing Front Pillar Trim Mounting Clip
  Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Replace any damaged clips.