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. |
| • |
Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
| • |
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. |
| • |
Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
| • |
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 |
| • |
Put on gloves to protect
your hands. |
| • |
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
| • |
When prying with a flat-tip
screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective
tape around the related parts, to prevent damaged |
| • |
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]](images/books/1521/stfbd1088d.gif)
[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
| • |
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-points upon head lamp failure
(HID)
(1)
Check the battery voltage.
(Low beam will be on when the battery voltage above 9V.)
(2)
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Customer Complaint Analysis Check Sheet
There are several areas where a problem can occur: wiring harness, the radio, the
CD player, and speaker. Troubleshooting enables you to confine the problem to a
particular area.
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Installation
1.
Connect the audio unit connectors
and cables.
2.
Install the audio unit.
3.
Install the center fascia upper
panel.
4.
Install the h ...
Adjustment
Panoramaroof. Components and Components Location