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
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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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| 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
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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:
Air cleaner
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and
should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed air. ...
Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud,
sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking.
Avoi ...
35R Clutch Control Solenoid Valve(35R/C_VFS). Description and Operation
Description
35R clutch control solenoid valve(35R/C_VFS) is attached to the valve body. This
variable force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure inside the
35R clutch.
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Adjustment
Panoramaroof. Components and Components Location