Kia Optima: Body Side Moldings. Repair procedures
Replacement
Roof Molding Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. |
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
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Take care not to scratch
the body surface. |
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1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the roof molding (A).
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2. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Fender Garnish Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. |
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
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Take care not to scratch
the body surface. |
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1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the fender garnish (A).
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2. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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C Pillar Molding Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. |
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
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Take care not to scratch
the body surface. |
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1. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the C pillar molding (A).
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2. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Front Wheel Guard And Mud Guard Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damaged |
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
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Take care not to scratch
the body surface. |
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1. |
Remove the front tire. |
2. |
After loosening the mounting
clips and screws, then remove the front wheel guard (A), mud guard (B).
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3. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Rear Wheel Guard And Mud Guard Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damaged |
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Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
• |
Take care not to scratch
the body surface. |
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2. |
After loosening the mounting
clips and nut, then remove the rear wheel guard (A) and mud guard (B)
[RH]
[LH]
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3. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips. |
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Side Sill Molding Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. |
• |
Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
• |
Take care not to scratch
the body surface. |
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1. |
Loosen the mounting screws. |
2. |
Using a screwdriver or remover,
remove the side sill molding (A). |
3. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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Replace any damaged
clips |
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Glass Adjustment
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Check the glass run channel
for damage or deterioration, and replace them if necessary.
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Components
1. Roof molding [RH]
2. Roof molding [LH]
3. Movable glass
4. Cover [RH]
5. Wind deflector assembly
6. Front cover assembly
7. Panoramaroof frame assembly
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See also:
Inspection
1.
Check the signal waveform of the CMPS and CKPS using
the GDS.
Specification:
Refer to “Wave Form”
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Removal
Replacing an on/off solenoid valve (SS-A, SS-B) does not require additional
hydraulic pressure adjustment; however, the hydraulic pre ...
Installation
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Install the component with the specified
torques.
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Note that internal damag ...